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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is less expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and offers high-resolution OLED display, with a lightweight design. However, the IdeaPad Slim 7i, despite being more costly, comes with more storage and memory, a faster processor, and potentially better battery life. The Zenbook's portability is ideal for those on the go, while the IdeaPad’s higher specs may cater better to intensive tasks like engineering or heavy multitasking. Both have their own sets of strengths, so your choice should align with your specific needs and budget constraints. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14's combination of panel type, higher resolution, and superior brightness delivers crisper and more vibrant visuals. In the context of engineering and design, the Zenbook stands out again with broader color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color representation for professional tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both laptops makes them less ideal, with the ASUS suffering slightly more due to the increased importance of smooth motion which is facilitated by higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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.
Cost
$300
$899
$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 7i costs $899.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its OLED screen and higher resolution, offers better screen quality, yet it has less RAM and a lower-tier CPU compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, which influences its performance favorably for general use. The Lenovo also boasts a longer battery life and is slightly lighter, enhancing its portability, while the Zenbook Shorter battery life and slightly more weight indicate a tradeoff made for its visually striking display.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a higher screen refresh rate which is better for gaming and 3D animations compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i; however, both have the same integrated GPU, which limits their performance in these tasks compared to laptops with dedicated gaming GPUs.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its OLED screen and high pixel density, offers a superior visual experience for design, while its ample RAM and CPU are suitable for engineering tasks; however, its greater weight and lower battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i may impact portability.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 2.99 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 12.62" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 8.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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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