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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you are looking for an everyday laptop that is easy on the wallet, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers good value and is lighter and more portable, which is excellent for general use and commuting. However, if you require top-notch performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Lenovo Legion 9i is built for power-intensive tasks but is heavier and usually more expensive. Its battery life may also be shorter due to its high-performance hardware. So, if you prioritize performance and special features over price and portability, the Legion 9i could suit you best. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.4
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is rated very good for general use due in large part to its robust processor, a significant amount of RAM, high-quality Mini LED display, and superior speaker and build quality, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14, while fair for general use, offers an attractive balance of an OLED display and portability but compromises on performance with a lesser processor and less RAM, and has a lower speaker and build quality.
Gaming and AI
6.1
9.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in gaming and 3D due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are both essential for smooth and visually intensive tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14, with its moderately performing Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate, offers a competent but less specialized experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
9.6
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 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a balance of performance and portability suitable for engineering and design tasks with a solid CPU, enough RAM for most applications, a capable integrated GPU, and a high-quality OLED screen. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 9i excels in power-intensive engineering and design use thanks to its top-tier CPU, substantial RAM, high-end dedicated GPU, and superior Mini LED screen, though it is less portable and potentially noisier under load due to its more demanding hardware.
Content Creation
7.3
8.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
8.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion 9i exceeds expectations with vivid colors and sharp details, thanks to its advanced panel type, higher resolution, and brightness, providing a crisp and immersive viewing experience. The screen is equally impressive for engineering and design tasks, where precise color representation is crucial, as it covers a wide range of color spectrums like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring accurate color fidelity for professional work. However, despite its exceptional qualities for static imagery, both laptops fall short for 3D applications and gaming, where the Legion's and Zenbook's screens don't support high refresh rates, making them less suitable for the smooth motion required in fast-paced games and interactive 3D simulations.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
5.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 Legion 9i
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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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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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