The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is often less expensive and more portable, with an OLED screen for vibrant colors, making it a good choice for everyday use and media consumption. The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, while more expensive and heavier, offers a performance boost for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, aided by a higher-tier CPU and dedicated graphics card. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i excels in gaming and 3D because it has a high-performance Nvidia RTX graphics chip and a higher screen refresh rate, both being very important for a seamless gaming experience. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, while adequate, has a less powerful integrated Iris Xe graphics chip from Intel and a slightly lower refresh rate, which may not offer the same level of performance for demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a high-quality OLED screen and is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, making it a suitable choice for graphic design and light engineering tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i boasts superior processing power with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful dedicated GPU, as well as a larger screen, which makes it better suited for more demanding engineering simulations and design work, but it is less portable due to its heavier weight.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts an OLED panel with sharp resolution and brightness, making text and images crisp and vibrant. Regarding engineering and design, both the ASUS and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offer wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate on both laptops may not be high enough to deliver the smooth visuals preferred by many gamers and professionals working with fast-moving graphics.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$575
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers portability with a lighter build and longer battery life, ideal for those needing a laptop on the go, plus its screen provides vivid colors, desirable for general tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro has superior performance with a more advanced CPU and double the RAM, and a more robust heat management system but is heavier and has shorter battery life, catering to those prioritizing power over portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 OLED and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Legion Pro 5i 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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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