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Updated January 10, 2024·
Based on the comparison, if performance in 3D rendering, engineering, or machine learning is crucial for you, the ASUS Zenbook 13 with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor offers a solid option, although the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i with an Intel i7 processor and more RAM provides slightly better capability for such tasks. If your priority is portability and light usage, the ASUS's lighter weight and marginally smaller size could be advantageous. The Lenovo, however, offers a slightly longer battery life which may be important if you’re frequently away from power outlets. Both laptops share a similar price point, so your decision may rest on specific features: if you need more memory right away, the Lenovo has double the RAM of the ASUS, which can aid with multitasking and more demanding programs. Neither laptop is ideal for intensive gaming despite both being capable of some gaming activities. The ASUS has an OLED screen known for vibrant colors, which might be more appealing if image quality is important to you, while the Lenovo's IPS panel provides reliable color accuracy and viewing angles. Finally, the keyboards and build quality are relatively comparable, making them both suitable for general productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13 delivers superior screen sharpness and brightness, making it ideal for everyday activities like browsing and video streaming. Engineering and design professionals favor the Zenbook for its wider color range, providing more precision in color-sensitive tasks. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the Zenbook's lower refresh rate less appealing, as it can affect the smoothness of motion in fast-paced games and 3D modeling.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 stands out for general use due to its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and 8GB of RAM that ensure smooth performance for everyday tasks, its light weight and compact design for portability, and a solid 9 hours of battery life; meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i offers a comparable Intel i7 CPU and double the RAM for more demanding applications, a high-quality screen, and a slightly better battery life of 11.5 hours, making it another great option for general use. Both laptops offer decent storage, comfortable keyboards, quality speakers, and manage operating noise and heat well, which are also important for a satisfying user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because they have integrated graphics chips (AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 for the ASUS and Intel i7-1165G7 Iris Xe for the Lenovo) that provide decent performance but are not as powerful as dedicated GPUs. Additionally, both laptops have screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which is standard for many tasks but not ideal for high-frame-rate gaming or professional 3D applications that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.1
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is more suitable for engineering and design with its higher amount of RAM and a more powerful Intel processor with Iris Xe graphics, which outperforms the ASUS Zenbook 13's AMD setup both in CPU and GPU capabilities, crucial for engineering tasks. While the ASUS has an OLED screen potentially offering better color reproduction, the Lenovo's IPS display is still of high quality and combined with its better CPU and GPU, makes for a more capable machine for demanding engineering and design workloads.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to have excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Cost
$890
$899
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 13 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 2.99 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.62" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 8.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 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 | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
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 | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Slim 7i
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Ted Needleman
| January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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