For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X with its OLED display and light weight is more portable and offers an excellent screen experience but may not be as powerful for intensive tasks. On the other hand, if you need better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 delivers higher capabilities with a robust graphics card, yet is heavier and not as vivid in display quality. If battery life is a priority, the Legion has a larger capacity for longer use, but it's less portable. Consider these tradeoffs in relation to your specific needs and usage plans. 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 Slim 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.7/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a lower-end Nvidia MX550 GPU and a 90Hz screen refresh rate, which provides fair gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 comes equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, ensuring better handling of demanding games and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a high resolution and bright display, making it great for general use where clarity and visibility are key. In engineering and design roles, its wide color gamut ensures accurate color representation, crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D, its lower refresh rate reduces the smoothness of motion which is essential for an immersive experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X stands out for general use with its OLED screen providing rich colors and higher pixel density for sharp visuals, alongside a solid CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, while being more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, though heavier and larger, compensates with a stronger GPU suitable for graphics-demanding tasks, a larger screen, and better battery life, also featuring comparable CPU and RAM which ensure reliable performance for everyday activities.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a more powerful GPU suitable for demanding engineering software and has a better screen refresh rate, which can be crucial for design professionals needing fluid visuals. While the ASUS Zenbook 14X offers an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy for precise design work, it has a less powerful GPU than the Lenovo, making it less optimal for highly intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 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 Slim 5 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 Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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