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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need portability and an exceptionally vivid screen for media or creative work, the ASUS Zenbook 13 with its OLED display would be a great choice, though it comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a larger screen and a more budget-friendly option, with the added benefit of a touchscreen, making it well-suited for general use and some multitasking. Expect the ASUS to have a slight edge in battery life, while the Lenovo, being heavier, might not be as easy to carry around but provides a numeric keypad which could be useful for productivity. Both have similar performance capabilities for engineering tasks and neither is ideal for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
6.5
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13 offers a sharper, brighter display with more vivid colors, improving the viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, the same high-resolution screen on the ASUS, along with a superior color range, ensures more accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5, despite its fair display, might not meet the demands either, as both laptops lack high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$771
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 with its OLED screen provides vivid colors and contrast, comes in a light and thin form factor ideal for portability, and offers strong CPU performance along with substantial battery life, making it versatile for various general use tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" features a larger screen with touch capability, a slightly newer CPU, and a commendable keyboard and speaker quality, but it's heavier and has less battery life, making it less portable but still well-rounded for everyday use.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" both have integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics which are suitable for light gaming but may struggle with more demanding 3D tasks, and their screens are capped at a 60Hz refresh rate which is adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for high-paced games where higher refresh rates can provide smoother gameplay. Additionally, while they possess capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPUs and offer decent screen quality, these laptops are not designed with the high-performance GPU or the fastest screen refresh rates that more dedicated gaming laptops provide, making them fair for gaming and 3D applications but not exceptional.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its robust CPU and GPU, handles demanding tasks and its high-quality screen is good for design work, but its size can compromise keyboard comfort, which might affect long work sessions. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" also offers solid CPU and RAM for engineering software, with a larger screen that benefits visibility, yet it may be heavier and less portable than the Zenbook.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for content creation.
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
7.3
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Zenbook 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 13 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $771 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 4.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 9.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 57 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 378 nits | 341 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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