If performance is paramount, particularly for engineering tasks, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, although more expensive, offers excellent color accuracy, a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, and is geared more towards intensive tasks with its hardware capabilities. However, it's not as portable as the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which is more budget-friendly, lighter with a slightly larger screen but lower resolution, and has less color coverage, making it suitable for general use and not as ideal for tasks requiring high graphical fidelity. The battery life is similar between both models, and both lack ethernet ports but support USB-C charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is better for engineering and design due to its superior screen quality with high resolution, color accuracy, and contrast, as well as a high-performance CPU and integrated GPU which are vital for design applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 has a less impressive screen and lower GPU performance, which may not meet the demands of intensive engineering tasks, even though it offers better battery life and portability.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
6.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a crisp, vibrant display with high resolution and superior brightness, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 has a decent display that doesn't quite match the clarity and brightness levels of the ASUS. The Zenbook's screen supports wide color gamuts essential for engineering and design tasks, ensuring accurate color representation, whereas the IdeaPad's screen provides adequate color precision but lacks the breadth in color range that professionals might need. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rate of the Zenbook's OLED panel can limit the smoothness of motion compared to specialized gaming laptops, while the IdeaPad also falls short for these needs, lacking the high refresh rates and panel quality gamers desire.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a vibrant OLED screen with high resolution and color coverage, making it excellent for tasks requiring visual accuracy, while remaining portable with a good battery life and fairly light weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" combines a decent IPS display with longer battery life and a solid CPU, but sacrifices some screen quality to do so, providing a well-balanced option for those who prioritize longer use over top-tier screen performance.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a higher screen refresh rate, which is better for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a lower refresh rate, leading to less fluid visuals. Both laptops have integrated graphics, which means they can handle games and 3D tasks to some extent, but dedicated GPUs would be more powerful for these tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad 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
7.5/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad 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
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$575
$599
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $599.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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