The ASUS Zenbook 14X, typically less expensive, features an OLED screen and is lighter, making it advantageous for those who prioritize display quality and portability. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a larger SSD and superior GPU, better suited for individuals seeking enhanced storage capacity and handling intensive applications like 3D modeling, gaming, or machine learning. The Lenovo also has a slightly larger screen with touchscreen capability and a longer-lasting battery, ideal for extended use away from power sources. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X's superior resolution and brightness offer clearer and more vibrant images, making it a pleasure to use for daily tasks such as browsing and video streaming. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the ASUS's wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation which is essential for detailed design work. However, gamers and those into 3D applications may find both laptops lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced scenes less smooth and immersive compared to laptops with higher refresh rates designed for gaming.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a high-resolution OLED screen and is lighter for better portability, at the cost of a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which has a slightly larger and touch-enabled IPS display, more storage, and significantly longer battery life for extended use without charging.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.7/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which outperforms the Asus Zenbook 14X's Nvidia MX550 GPU. While both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, the superior GPU in the Lenovo offers a more robust gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is equipped with a high-performance Intel i7 processor, an Nvidia MX550 GPU, and an OLED screen providing exceptional color accuracy and contrast, making it ideal for engineering and design work that demands precise visual details. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 comes with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, a more robust Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and an IPS touchscreen offering excellent resolution and color coverage, suited for graphically intensive engineering tasks and design work that benefits from hands-on interaction.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be 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
7.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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