If cost is a major concern and you primarily need a laptop for everyday tasks, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a balance of affordability and functionality. However, if you require high performance for gaming, 3D work, or machine learning and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is better suited for these demanding applications, delivering stronger graphics and processing capabilities. The tradeoff comes with size and weight, as the Legion is heavier and less portable than the slim and light Zenbook, which also tends to have longer battery life suitable for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers portability and solid screen quality with its OLED display but falls short in performance due to its lower-tier CPU and less RAM, making it fair for general use. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro boasts a high-end CPU and substantial RAM, alongside a great IPS screen and excellent keyboard, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life, yet these traits contribute to it being very good for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 with its integrated Iris Xe graphics is less suited for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i which boasts a far more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals. The Lenovo also has a stronger processor, enhancing its ability to handle demanding applications, but its screen quality is slightly lower than the ASUS's OLED display, which may offer better color reproduction.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
9.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is excellent for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a high-end GPU, significantly enhancing its performance in demanding tasks, along with a high-quality display with robust color coverage and contrast. Although the ASUS Zenbook 14 is conducive to engineering and design with its OLED screen for sharp visuals and a decent CPU, it falls short in comparison due to lower RAM and an integrated GPU, making it less suited for the most intensive workloads.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
8.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offer displays with high resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and easy to view under various lighting conditions. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops have displays that cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation which is essential for detailed visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because they lack high refresh rates, leading to less smooth visuals, which is particularly noticeable in fast-paced scenes and can affect the immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,950.
"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."
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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