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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, consider that while the ASUS is often significantly less expensive, the Lenovo offers more storage and memory, which might be useful for more demanding tasks or future-proofing. The Lenovo also has a newer processor, which could be more efficient or slightly faster in some tasks. However, the ASUS has an OLED screen that displays more vibrant colors compared to the Lenovo's IPS screen. The Zenbook is also more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions. If battery life is crucial, note that the ASUS has a higher capacity battery. For general use, the ASUS offers a great value for its price and portability, but if you need better performance for engineering or intensive tasks and can spend more, the Lenovo might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
- The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's superior panel type and resolution deliver crisp, clear images making it ideal for general use and engineering tasks where precision graphics and color accuracy are vital. However, its lower refresh rate can impede the smooth rendering required in high-frame-rate gaming or intensive 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i presents fair screen quality across the board due to its adequate resolution and brightness but lacks in both the high color accuracy needed for professional design and the optimal refresh rate for fluid gaming experiences.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$828
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a better-quality OLED display which is beneficial for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, although having a less advanced IPS screen and lower refresh rate, compensates with a stronger CPU and more RAM for overall performance. Both laptops have integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are suitable for casual gaming and 3D tasks but may not meet the demands of more graphically intensive games and professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its high-resolution OLED screen, offers superior screen quality for design-related work, but has less RAM and storage compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i which offers more memory and space for engineering applications. While both share the same integrated GPU and are comparable in CPU performance, the IdeaPad Slim 5i may excel in multitasking and larger project handling due to its higher RAM capacity.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2
7.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $828 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 4.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i5-1335U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 56.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 315 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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Robin Sinha | February 2021
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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