For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X offers better portability with its lighter weight and smaller screen size but with less battery life. Its OLED display provides excellent colors and is suitable for tasks requiring accurate color representation. However, if you need more power for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Legion 5 with its more powerful GPU, larger screen, and higher refresh rate might be the better choice, albeit with reduced portability due to its size and weight. Both laptops provide similar CPU performance and memory, so the decision hinges on whether portability and screen quality or gaming and engineering capabilities are more important for your work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with a less powerful Nvidia MX550 graphics card and a 90Hz screen refresh rate, offers moderate gaming and 3D capabilities, while the Lenovo Legion 5, equipped with a more robust Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher 144Hz refresh rate, is more suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a vibrant and sharp display that greatly benefits general use and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and brightness, coupled with wide color gamut coverage which ensures accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, it falls short because it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and gameplay. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5's slightly lower screen specs do not detract from its general use and engineering suitability, but its larger screen size does not compensate for the same issue with gaming and 3D — a less than optimal refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers premium portability and an OLED screen with high resolution, making it desirable for general use where mobility and superior screen quality are valued; however, its moderate battery life may limit extended use away from power sources. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" features a larger screen and a more powerful GPU suited for performance-intensive tasks, and while it provides commendable battery life and heat management, its heft and size reduce its portability compared to the Zenbook.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its high-resolution OLED screen and a capable processor, is tailored for engineering and design tasks that benefit from detailed visuals and solid performance in a more portable package. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger screen and more powerful GPU, better suited for engineering simulations and design work that demands top-tier graphics handling, albeit with a tradeoff in portability and a lower resolution display.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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 Legion 5 17" 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 Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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