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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is less expensive and more portable, making it a good fit for general use and travel. It has a vivid OLED screen but a less powerful GPU, which means it's not as suited for intensive 3D tasks or gaming. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, while less portable due to its larger size and weight, offers better performance for engineering, 3D work, and gaming thanks to its stronger GPU and higher RAM. It also has a larger, higher resolution screen which is a touchscreen that could benefit productivity tasks, but this comes at the cost of being less budget-friendly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
8.3
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
When considering general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 have impressive panels with high resolution and brightness, offering crisp visuals and comfortable viewing. For engineering and design, they provide expansive color ranges covering various color gamuts, essential for precise and accurate color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates limit the smoothness of motion rendering, which may detract from the immersive experience and responsiveness that high-paced visuals demand.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$591
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $591.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 excels in general use due to its OLED screen that offers a sharp display with vibrant colors, along with a light and slim design paired with a long battery life, making it very portable. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, while also suitable for general use, provides a larger and higher resolution screen which benefits multi-tasking and productivity tasks, with more RAM for improved performance but at the cost of increased weight and size that affect portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because of their hardware limitations; the Zenbook's AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate are not as suitable for high-end gaming, while the Lenovo's Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and higher 165Hz refresh rate make it more capable, though still limited when compared to dedicated gaming laptops with more powerful GPUs and CPUs. Additionally, the screen quality of both laptops contributes, with the Zenbook's OLED panel providing good color and contrast which is favorable for visual clarity in games, and the Lenovo's IPS display offering a higher resolution and touchscreen functionality, though these attributes might not significantly enhance the gaming experience when the GPU isn't top-tier.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are very important for engineering and design tasks, resulting in a better performance than the ASUS Zenbook 13; plus, it has double the amount of RAM and a higher resolution screen with better color coverage adding to its suitability for design work. While the Zenbook 13 is lighter and more portable, the Lenovo's superior hardware and screen quality make it a more suitable option for engineering and design use.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 13 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $591 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 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 | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 378 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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 | 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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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 Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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