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The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a better display quality with its OLED screen, longer battery life, and a slimmer, lighter build, making it more portable and suited for general use and business tasks. The Lenovo Legion 5 15", however, provides superior graphics performance with its Nvidia RTX card, making it more appropriate for gaming, 3D work, and machine learning. While the Lenovo is heavier and has a shorter battery life, it costs less. Therefore, if you prioritize high performance for demanding tasks and are budget-conscious, go for the Lenovo Legion. If portability, display quality, and battery life are more important and you're okay with a higher price, the ASUS Zenbook 14X is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.9
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a less powerful Nvidia MX550 graphics card, which impacts its gaming and 3D performance compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 that is equipped with a superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU tailored for more demanding gaming and graphics rendering. Additionally, the Lenovo Legion 5 offers a higher screen refresh rate, beneficial for smoother gameplay and motion rendering than what you would experience with the ASUS Zenbook 14X.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is considered very good for engineering and design use because it features a more powerful GPU, the RTX 4060, which is crucial for intensive graphically demanding tasks, and a higher RAM capacity, which benefits multitasking and complex computations. In contrast, although the ASUS Zenbook 14X has a high-quality OLED screen and is more portable, its less capable Nvidia MX550 GPU and the slower Intel i7-1260P CPU make it less suited for demanding engineering software and large design projects.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is equipped with a high-resolution, bright display that offers crisp visuals, making it excellent for everyday tasks, watching videos, and productivity applications that are common in general use. For engineering and design professionals, its display provides a wide range of colors, essential for accurate visual work, but it lacks the high refresh rate critical for a smooth gaming and 3D modeling experience. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a display that is suitable for general and professional tasks, but for gaming and 3D graphics work, it falls short due to its relatively lower refresh rate compared to dedicated gaming laptops.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is well-suited for general use due to its high-resolution OLED screen, lightweight design, and longer battery life, making it great for everyday tasks with vivid image quality and easy portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" with its powerful CPU and dedicated gaming GPU also performs excellently for general use but stands out in gaming and performance-heavy applications, albeit at the cost of reduced portability and battery life compared to the Zenbook.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion 5 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
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion 5 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14X | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$777 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.25" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X
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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"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."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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