The ASUS Zenbook 14's lower price makes it appealing if budget is a key factor, and its OLED screen offers excellent visuals for general use. However, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while more expensive, has a more powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card, making it suited for more intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D applications, and engineering work. The Lenovo also has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which might be beneficial for gaming and multimedia consumption. Additionally, the Lenovo has more built-in storage and memory. In contrast, the ASUS is lighter and more portable, which could be important if you travel frequently or prefer a more mobile device. 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 LOQ 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 outperforms the ASUS Zenbook 14 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a superior Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU compared to the ASUS's Intel Iris Xe, and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz versus 90 Hz on the ASUS, enhancing motion clarity and providing a smoother visual experience.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, and capable Nvidia RTX GPU, making it ideal for demanding software, but it’s heavier and has lower screen resolution compared to the lighter ASUS Zenbook 14, which has a high-resolution OLED display but a less robust Intel CPU and integrated graphics, favoring screen quality over sheer performance.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering with its high-resolution display and impressive brightness, making text sharp and colors vibrant, while its wide color gamut ensures accurate colors essential for design work. The Lenovo LOQ 15, while still offering a satisfactory display for everyday tasks and engineering with decent resolution and brightness, may not match the Zenbook in color precision. However, neither is ideal for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which mean less fluid motion and slower response times compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 offers better performance for general use, with double the RAM and a more powerful main processor and graphics unit compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14, making it more suitable for multitasking and demanding applications. Although the Lenovo is heavier and has shorter battery life, which can impact portability, the ASUS Zenbook 14, with its OLED screen and high portability score, provides a superior screen quality and more efficient power usage for longer off-the-plug work, but with less raw power for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
7.2/10
7.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 LOQ 15 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo LOQ 15 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 LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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