The ASUS Zenbook 14X, being less expensive and more portable due to its lighter weight, suits everyday tasks and light graphics work with its OLED screen and dedicated graphics, yet it may lag in performance for engineering and intense gaming. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 7, while more costly and heavier, is designed for high-end gaming and demanding engineering software, thanks to its powerful processor, greater graphics capability, and higher refresh rate screen, but this comes at the expense of battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 comes with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a faster screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, making it more suitable for smooth and visually demanding gaming experiences compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X, which includes a mid-range Nvidia MX550 GPU and a 90 Hz screen refresh rate. While the Legion 7 offers superior gaming performance due to a better GPU and refresh rate, the Zenbook 14X, with its lighter build and OLED screen, may be better for users who prioritize portability and vibrant display quality for general and multimedia use.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers a more powerful combination of CPU, RAM, and particularly GPU with the Nvidia RTX 3070, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks than the ASUS Zenbook 14X which has less powerful Nvidia MX550 graphics. While both have high-quality displays, the Legion's larger battery and better color coverage will benefit long design sessions, although the Zenbook is lighter and more portable for on-the-go use.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion 7 offer displays with high resolution, excellent brightness, and panel types that provide crisp and clear visuals, making them ideal for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, their screens cover a wide range of colors well, giving professionals who work with visual content accurate and vibrant color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can lead to less fluid motion, which may detract from the immersive experience that high-refresh-rate displays can offer.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
The Lenovo Legion 7 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X with its lightweight design, OLED screen, and efficient CPU is ideal for those who prioritize portability and screen quality; whereas the Lenovo Legion 7 delivers powerful gaming performance with a superior CPU and GPU, as well as longer battery life, making it a solid choice for more intensive tasks beyond general use. Keep in mind, though, the Legion is heavier and less portable than the Zenbook, which could be a significant consideration depending on your mobility needs.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Lenovo Legion 7 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 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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