The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a high-resolution OLED display and a more powerful graphics card, suited for intensive tasks and better visuals, but has shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has a longer battery life and a larger screen, beneficial for productivity and entertainment, but its performance in demanding applications might be less compared to the Zenbook due to its integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
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 IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
6.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is better for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and Nvidia graphics which handle complex tasks and rendering more efficiently, along with an OLED screen providing superior color accuracy and brightness. In contrast, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a competent AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega 8 graphics, adequate for less demanding applications, it only comes with 12GB of RAM and an IPS display which offers less color coverage and lower brightness, making it less ideal for intensive design work.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharp and bright display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its superior resolution and brightness, will serve you better than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1. However, for engineering and design work where accurate color reproduction is crucial, the ASUS stands out for its wider color gamut, ensuring that your designs are reflected with the truest colors. But if gaming and 3D applications are your focus, the refresh rate becomes more important for smooth visuals, and here the ASUS might not satisfy due to its lower refresh rate compared to laptops specifically designed for gaming.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a premium OLED screen and a powerful Intel CPU with additional discrete graphics, making it great for tasks requiring visual fidelity and performance, but it has less battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, which has a solid AMD processor and integrates graphics in a larger yet dimmer IPS display, ensuring longer usage and a slightly better heat management, with both being portable and suitable for everyday tasks. While both have sufficient RAM and storage for general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is heavier but compensates with its longer battery life and quieter operation, appealing to those who prioritize endurance and a quieter workspace over screen quality and higher processing power.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.1/10
3.9/10
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
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a dedicated Nvidia MX550 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 90 Hz, which is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which uses integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz. Although both laptops can handle gaming and 3D applications to a fair extent, the ASUS has the edge in graphics and fluidity of motion, which could enhance the overall experience.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.4/10
7.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Cost
$777
$741
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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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