The ASUS Zenbook 14X is a suitable choice if you are looking for affordability and a balance between portability and moderate performance for everyday tasks or light productivity work. If you need top-tier performance for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, or running engineering simulations, and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo Legion 9i, although heavier and potentially with a shorter battery life, will serve you better with its higher-end specifications. Keep in mind that the Legion 9i's gaming-oriented features may also come with a design that is less subtle than the sleek Zenbook. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for general use due to its substantial RAM and superior CPU, which handle a multitude of applications and tasks seamlessly, alongside a high-resolution screen with exceptional brightness for clear, vivid visuals. However, it comes at the cost of portability and battery life when compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X, which offers a more balanced combination of lightweight design and longer battery life, suitable for users on the go, albeit with less computational power and a slightly less prominent display.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
9.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
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 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
9.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for engineering and design use due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, offering higher performance which is crucial for such demanding tasks, and a superior screen quality with higher brightness and refresh rate, though it is heavier and less portable compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X. The Zenbook 14X, with its OLED screen, still provides excellent color accuracy and portability making it suitable for design tasks, but has a less robust CPU and GPU, which can limit performance in engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
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
8.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
9.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its visual clarity and brightness, makes for comfortable reading and video viewing, catering well to everyday tasks. Engineers and designers benefit from its accurate color representation, which is vital for detail-oriented work but may find the refresh rate limiting for 3D work. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 9i's superior screen excels in both everyday use and color-sensitive tasks, yet it also falls short for gaming or 3D modeling due to a refresh rate that isn't ideal for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
"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 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next 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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