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Updated January 12, 2024·
If portability and display quality are important for you, the ASUS Zenbook 14 with its OLED screen and lower weight would be a great choice despite the slightly higher price. It's also more lightweight and compact than the Lenovo V15, making it easier to carry around. On the other hand, if you're looking for more storage capacity and memory, which can help with multitasking and data-intensive tasks, the Lenovo V15 could be more suitable, though it has a lower-quality TN display and is heavier. The V15 also runs Windows 11 Pro, which could be an advantage for business use over the Zenbook's Windows 11 Home. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 stands out for engineering and design use with its more powerful Intel CPU, high-quality OLED screen with superior color accuracy, and integrated graphics ideal for design tasks, whereas the Lenovo V15, despite its larger RAM and Ryzen CPU, falls short due to its lower-quality TN screen and less powerful integrated graphics, making it less suitable for intensive graphical and engineering applications. Additionally, the Zenbook's premium build and quieter operating noise further enhance its suitability for professional design environments, whereas the V15, while slightly less portable and with a lower screen and speaker quality, offers more storage space out-of-the-box.
Screen Quality
8.3
5.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a high-resolution display with bright and accurate colors, making it suitable for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, as well as precision work in engineering and design thanks to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness required for fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, with its lower quality display, lacks the fidelity for both everyday tasks and specialized engineering and design work, and its refresh rate is not high enough to compensate for gaming and 3D applications.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.7
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$579
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo V15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a high-resolution OLED screen and lighter weight, enhancing portability and screen quality, but the Lenovo V15, while heavier, provides greater RAM and a significantly larger built-in storage, which improves overall performance and storage capacity for general use. Additionally, the Lenovo V15 excels in heat management, a somewhat important factor, which contributes to its higher rating for general use despite its less portable design and lower-quality screen compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 delivers better gaming and 3D performance primarily because it has a higher screen refresh rate, which makes for smoother visual transitions during gameplay, compared to the Lenovo V15; both utilize integrated GPUs which are moderate for gaming needs but might struggle with high-end games or complex 3D tasks that demand more powerful, dedicated graphics solutions. While the screen quality of the Zenbook's OLED display is superior, which enhances the overall experience, the V15's larger screen size does not compensate for its lower refresh rate and screen quality, making it less optimal for fast-paced gaming and high-quality 3D rendering.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo V15 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
7.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo V15 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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 V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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