When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, consider your priorities. The ASUS offers a higher refresh rate and screen brightness, which enhances viewing experience, and has better color coverage, making it ideal for creative professionals or anyone who appreciates a vibrant display. Conversely, the Lenovo has more RAM, which can improve multitasking and overall system responsiveness. The Lenovo also boasts a slightly longer battery life, offering extra mobility. However, the ASUS comes with additional ports, which may be beneficial for connectivity. Both laptops are equipped with a similar processor and graphics card, offering comparable general usage and casual gaming experiences, but the added RAM on the Lenovo could provide an edge in performance for engineering tasks. The choice essentially boils down to whether you prefer a superior display and connectivity (ASUS) or more memory and battery life for potentially smoother performance on the go (Lenovo). Both laptops are similarly priced, so your decision should hinge on which features align best with your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its OLED screen and high color accuracy, makes it ideal for detail-oriented design work, yet it has less RAM than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, which may be better for multitasking in engineering applications.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offer displays with crisp resolution and good brightness, ensuring comfortable viewing for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, their screens provide wide color coverage, which is important for accurately rendering shades and tones in graphic work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screens' lower refresh rates lead to less fluid motion rendering, making them less ideal for fast-paced visuals that benefit from quicker screen updates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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.
Cost
$575
$799
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is praised for its vibrant OLED screen and strong performance due to its latest-gen Intel processor and adequate RAM, but its battery life doesn't match the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, which also offers a sharp IPS display, more RAM for multitasking, and a longer battery life, making it equally suitable for general use, particularly for longer work sessions without charging. Both laptops are highly portable with sleek designs, but the IdeaPad's lighter weight and superior battery endurance could make it a better choice for on-the-go users who prioritize these factors.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
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 Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
5.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 OLED and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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