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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers an OLED screen with high contrast and vibrant colors, making it suitable for tasks that require color accuracy like photo editing. Its lightweight design improves portability, but with less processing power and RAM compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, it might not handle intensive engineering tasks as effectively. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is equipped with a more powerful processor and double the RAM, better suited for demanding applications, and it includes a discrete Nvidia graphics card, which is an advantage for 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. However, it is heavier, which impacts its portability. The Lenovo also provides a larger screen, which may benefit productivity and entertainment experiences but contributes to the device's overall weight. Both have similar battery life, so they'll last about the same amount of time on a single charge. Consider what's more critical for your needs: portability and screen quality or computational power and graphics performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Slim 7 16 have displays with high resolution and brightness, providing crisp visuals and comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions, but they may have different panel technologies that affect color reproduction and viewing angles. For engineering and design tasks, OLED panels in the ASUS offer excellent color accuracy and a wide color gamut, covering DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, essential for precise color work, while Lenovo's screen also offers a wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color rendering. However, for gaming and 3D, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can limit the fluidity and responsiveness necessary for high-speed graphics despite their capable resolutions and color fidelity.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers portability and a high-quality OLED screen for vibrant colors and sharp images, with sufficient RAM and CPU for general tasks, while maintaining a lightweight design and battery life that supports mobility. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 provides a larger screen and more RAM, which facilitates multitasking and allows for heavier workloads, alongside premium speakers and a high-performing CPU, with a slightly longer battery life, but it is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is suitable for gaming and 3D applications because it has a high-quality OLED screen with a good refresh rate, but its integrated GPU limits performance for intense gaming or high-end 3D work. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, on the other hand, includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU for better gaming and 3D performance and a high refresh rate IPS screen, which together provide a more robust experience for graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED excels in screen quality with its OLED display, and while suitable for engineering tasks with competent CPU and RAM, it may fall short on GPU performance for design; conversely, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a stronger GPU and more RAM, making it more formidable for GPU-intensive engineering and design tasks, but it has a lower screen color range and contrast compared to the Zenbook. Despite these differences, both laptops are portable and have quality keyboards and speakers, but keep in mind the Zenbook is lighter and the Slim 7 has a longer battery life.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo Slim 7 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$575
$591
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $591.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $591 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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