If you value cost savings and need a laptop for everyday tasks, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is a good choice. It's lighter and has OLED technology, providing vibrant colors at a lower price but with modest computing power and graphics. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, albeit more expensive, boasts superior performance with a faster processor and discrete graphics card, ideal for intensive engineering tasks, 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. It also includes a higher-resolution screen and better build quality but is slightly heavier, which could affect portability. Your decision should consider how you plan to use your laptop – for casual use, go with ASUS for savings, and for high-end tasks, choose Lenovo despite its higher cost and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good 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
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers superior performance for general use with a more powerful CPU and much higher RAM, enhancing multitasking and demanding tasks, along with a higher resolution touch-enabled Mini LED screen for clearer and more vibrant visuals. In contrast, the Asus Zenbook 14 has a less capable CPU and lower RAM, which might be sufficient for basic tasks, but it lacks the Lenovo's touch screen and its OLED display, although high-quality, is not as bright or color-accurate as the Lenovo's.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, while sleek and portable, has a less powerful GPU and standard screen refresh rate which can limit the fluidity and detail in intensive graphics tasks, making it just fair for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is equipped with a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals and better performance for such demands, and thus is rated good for gaming and 3D usage.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i outperforms the ASUS Zenbook 14 in engineering and design tasks largely due to its superior main processor and graphics card, complemented by a screen with higher brightness and resolution, and substantially more RAM and storage. While the ASUS Zenbook 14 is lighter and thus more portable, these advantages in performance and display capabilities make the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i a more capable device for demanding tasks despite being slightly heavier and thicker.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
7.2/10
8.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
8.3/10
9.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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 Slim Pro 9i's display likely offers exceptional brightness and sharpness due to its high resolution, making text, images, and videos more vibrant and clear. Engineers and designers would prefer the Lenovo for its wider color gamut, ensuring accurate color reproduction needed for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their screens don't provide the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and gameplay, making neither ideal for those specific tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i to have 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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