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Updated January 12, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If budget is a primary concern and basic tasks such as browsing, office applications, and light media consumption are your main activities, the ASUS Zenbook 14 could be a suitable choice due to its lower price point. However, if you're engaging in more demanding activities, such as photo editing, video production, or gaming, the extra investment in the Lenovo Slim 7 16 could pay off with its likely better performance and larger screen. Keep in mind that a larger screen may reduce portability, and these models may also vary in terms of battery life – a key factor if you often work on the go. Consider also the build quality and after-sales service, as these could affect your long-term satisfaction with your purchase. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its lighter weight and high screen color accuracy, makes for fair general use, yet it's limited by less RAM and a lower battery life unlike the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which offers more RAM and a longer battery life, topped with a higher-quality keyboard and speaker system, thus being better for general use.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offer displays with clarity and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to view. Engineers and designers would appreciate their wide color coverage, ensuring accuracy and vibrancy in visual projects. However, the lower refresh rates on these laptops might disappoint gamers and those working with 3D applications, who generally prefer smoother visuals during fast-paced action or rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers decent gaming and 3D performance with its Intel Iris Xe graphics but may fall short for more demanding tasks due to its lower GPU capability compared to traditional gaming hardware, though it benefits from a high screen pixel density and high refresh rate. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 steps up gaming and 3D performance with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it more suitable for intensive tasks despite a slightly lower screen pixel density.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its high-resolution OLED screen, is optimal for engineering and design due to its color accuracy and contrast, which enhance visual clarity for detailed work, though it has no dedicated graphics. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, on the other hand, combines a powerful AMD processor with dedicated Nvidia graphics, making it suitable for demanding engineering applications and providing robust performance for design tasks, although it may be less portable and slightly noisier under load.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
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 | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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