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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering the tradeoffs between the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, the ASUS Zenbook 13 offers higher graphics performance and a more compact, lightweight design with a superior OLED display, making it suitable for tasks that require good visual quality and a machine that's easy to carry around. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 provides a larger screen size with an IPS display and comes with Windows 11 out of the box. It's also less expensive but with lower performance graphics, which might be more suitable for general use like web browsing and office applications without paying a premium for high-end features. If portability and high-quality visuals are your priority and you're willing to spend more, the ASUS Zenbook 13 stands out, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 caters to those seeking a standard, cost-effective laptop for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.1
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 uses a Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated Vega 8 graphics and has an OLED screen, making it suitable for engineering and design work, but its 8GB of RAM may limit performance with complex tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, while also having 8GB of RAM, is powered by a less capable Ryzen 3 CPU with Vega 6 graphics, and an IPS screen, which may affect its performance and screen quality for similar tasks.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.4
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 likely offers a high-resolution display with great brightness and a sophisticated panel type like IPS, providing crisp and vivid images for general use and color-accurate representations essential for engineering and design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate might make it less suitable for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion is crucial. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 may have a more standard display with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but it falls short in both color accuracy for professional design work and refresh rate for gaming or 3D rendering.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$890
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with a higher-performance CPU and a superior screen that boasts OLED technology and better color accuracy, is well suited for a range of tasks including those that benefit from a vibrant and sharp display. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3's lower-tier processor and lower screen color accuracy make it less optimal for intensive tasks, although its slightly larger screen may be appreciated for everyday use and it boasts a recent version of the operating system, Windows 11.
Gaming and AI
6.2
5.9
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
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both fair for gaming and 3D tasks because they come with integrated graphics, the Vega 8 and Vega 6 respectively, which can handle general gaming but may not perform well in more demanding games or 3D applications. Both have the same screen refresh rate, which is suitable for casual gaming, but not ideal for competitive gaming where higher refresh rates can offer smoother visuals; they also have good screen quality but the ASUS has an OLED display, which generally offers better color and contrast than the Lenovo's IPS display.
Content Creation
7.6
7.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 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
7.1
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has 10 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 13 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 3.52 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 47 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 | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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