For a balance of performance and portability with a vibrant OLED display suited for multimedia and general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is a strong choice. It offers a powerful processor and dedicated graphics, making it capable of handling demanding tasks and some gaming. However, it's heavier and pricier than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14". On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is an excellent budget-friendly option for basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, and video streaming, with a fanless design ensuring quiet operation. It's lighter and more affordable but compromises on screen quality, performance, and build quality, making it less suitable for intensive tasks or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
5.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.8/10
6.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.8/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$165
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $1,249 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED or the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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