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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a lighter and thinner design for easy portability and an OLED screen that's bright and color-accurate, which is great for general use and media consumption. However, the Lenovo Legion 5 is equipped with a more powerful graphics card and a higher refresh-rate screen, making it better suited for gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning applications, though it is heavier and bulkier, which may affect portability. If your priority is carrying your laptop around and enjoying media, go for the ASUS. For higher performance in demanding tasks at the expense of portability, the Lenovo is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
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 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 has twice the RAM and a higher-quality dedicated graphics card with hardware ray tracing, better suited to demanding engineering tasks, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 14X offers a superior OLED touchscreen with higher color accuracy and resolution, which is valuable in design work. However, the Legion's larger size and heavier weight make it less portable than the sleeker, lighter Zenbook, which also has a lower operating noise, making it more comfortable for extended use in quiet environments.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers exceptional color accuracy, contrast, and resolution, making everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos a pleasing experience, while the Lenovo Legion's good brightness and resolution provide a solid but slightly less vivid display. The Zenbook's OLED panel covers a wide color gamut essential for engineering and design work, giving professionals the true-to-life colors they need, but the Legion 5, with its good color coverage, remains a suitable, if less optimal, choice. However, for gaming and 3D applications where quick screen refreshes are crucial, both the Zenbook and Legion fall short as their screen refresh rates are not as high as specialized gaming laptops, affecting fast-paced visual fluidity.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its lightweight design and efficient battery use, offers greater portability and longer usage away from power sources, making it ideal for general tasks on the go, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15", boasting a more powerful processor and better heat management, is better suited for performance-oriented general use where mobility is less of a concern. Additionally, the Zenbook's superior screen quality provides stunning visuals for everyday browsing and entertainment, whereas the Legion 5's larger RAM handles multiple applications more smoothly, though it is heavier and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Legion 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
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Legion 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
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Legion 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
$999
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $999 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"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."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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