If you prioritize long battery life and a quieter, cooler laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i would suit you better, plus it's slightly lighter which makes it more portable. However, the ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a higher resolution OLED screen, which means better color accuracy and contrast, making it suitable for tasks that require precision in visual details. Keep in mind that although the Zenbook's performance is solid for general use and lighter engineering tasks, its GPU is not ideal for intensive gaming or complex 3D and machine learning tasks. Additionally, the IdeaPad tends to be slightly more expensive and comes with an older processor compared to the Zenbook. Both laptops are similarly priced and offer decent keyboards, but if you're looking for facial recognition capabilities, only Lenovo's model has it. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is equipped with a brighter OLED display and a dedicated Nvidia MX550 GPU, which enhances both the screen quality and graphics performance, making it suitable for design tasks that benefit from accurate colors and detailed visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i features an Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU and an IPS display, providing solid performance and screen quality for engineering applications, but it's less focused on the high-end graphics performance for more intensive design work.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X's display offers crisp visuals and vivid colors thanks to its high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for everyday tasks and complex engineering designs that require accuracy in color reproduction. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while slightly less impressive, still presents good quality for general use and engineering, with a competent screen that balances resolution and color fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D work where the refresh rate is crucial, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, which may result in less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced activities.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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.
Cost
$777
$899
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is equipped with a vibrant OLED screen, making it superb for content with deep blacks and vivid colors, supported by a capable CPU and RAM for smooth multitasking, but it has a shorter battery life which impacts portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i also offers a strong CPU and enough RAM for general use, plus a longer battery life for extended use away from the power source, in a lighter package, but with an IPS screen that, while still high-quality, isn't as color-rich as the Zenbook's OLED.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 Slim 7i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook 14X both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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 14X and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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."
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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