The ASUS Zenbook 13, being less expensive, offers solid general use performance with an OLED screen and good battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption, but it lacks a dedicated graphics card, which might be limiting for 3D tasks or engineering software. If you prioritize higher performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering applications, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, despite its higher cost, comes with more powerful specifications including double the storage, a high-resolution touchscreen, a faster processor, a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, and longer battery life. It's heavier and notably less portable than the Zenbook, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 outshines the ASUS Zenbook 13 in general use largely due to its higher RAM and more advanced CPU, which provide better multitasking and faster performance. The Lenovo's superior screen resolution and quality, along with a longer battery life and larger storage capacity, also contribute to a more robust overall user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is considered better for gaming and 3D applications because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is more powerful than the integrated graphics on the ASUS Zenbook 13's AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8. Additionally, the Lenovo offers a higher screen refresh rate of 90Hz compared to the ASUS's 60Hz, providing smoother visuals critical for gaming and dynamic content.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with an AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega graphics, is suitable for moderate engineering and design tasks and benefits from a lightweight design and an OLED screen for vivid colors. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 packs more power with a higher-end AMD Ryzen CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and twice the RAM for more demanding engineering software, alongside a higher resolution display, which does add to its weight and may slightly limit portability compared to the Zenbook.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13 offers a superior viewing experience with its vibrant display and ample brightness, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 provides pleasing visuals but doesn't match the ASUS's level of clarity and brightness. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS stands out again due to its wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for this sort of professional work, whereas the Lenovo, with a good but narrower color spectrum, may be less true-to-life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal; both have subpar refresh rates that can result in less smooth visuals during high-motion scenes, although they may still be usable for less demanding or casual games.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.5in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
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
7.3/10
7.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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