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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop with higher portability and longer battery life and don't mind a lower midrange price, the ASUS Zenbook 13 could be a good choice; however, its performance for engineering and intensive tasks is less compared to the Lenovo. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, on the other hand, is significantly more expensive and has better performance for engineering and general use, more memory (RAM), and a high-quality touch screen, but has a shorter battery life and is less portable. Consider if the need for a touch screen, additional memory, and enhanced performance justifies the higher cost for your intended use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.3
13.3in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and brightness, along with wide color gamut coverage that ensures vivid and accurate colors, essential for design work. However, its screen falls short for gaming and 3D applications as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth rendering of fast-moving visuals. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga also provides a good viewing experience for general use and professional design work with its adequate resolution, brightness, and color representation but shares the same limitation for gaming and 3D activities due to a standard refresh rate.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$890
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 with its AMD processor and OLED screen is good for general use due to its excellent portability and long battery life, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, though slightly heavier, offers a higher RAM and a 2-in-1 convertible design with a touchscreen, appealing for those who value versatility and multitasking capabilities in addition to general performance. Both laptops come with high-quality keyboards, ample storage, and manage heat well, which supports prolonged usage without discomfort.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
Both the ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are equipped with integrated GPUs that are adequate for light gaming and 3D applications but may not handle more demanding games and 3D tasks effectively. While both laptops have displays with modest refresh rates of 60Hz, which is fair for casual gaming, professionals or enthusiasts seeking high-end gaming or 3D performance will benefit more from systems with more powerful dedicated GPUs and higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor and 8GB RAM, may not handle engineering software as comfortably as the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which has a higher RAM capacity at 16GB and an Intel i5-1130G7 CPU tailored for efficient multitasking and performance. Additionally, the ThinkPad's higher screen resolution and 2-in-1 convertible design offer more utility for design tasks, although the Zenbook's OLED screen has excellent color coverage, which is also beneficial for design work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
13.5in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and ASUS Zenbook 13 both have excellent portability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 378 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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