Considering your interest in a less expensive option, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out as a more budget-friendly choice compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which carries a higher price tag. If performance is a priority, the Zenbook's Intel i5-13500H processor is tailored for more demanding tasks. The Zenbook's OLED screen offers vibrant colors and higher resolution, which is beneficial for those valuing display quality. Both laptops have similar storage space and the Lenovo offers double the memory, enhancing multitasking capabilities. The ThinkPad, however, has a unique advantage with its 2-in-1 convertible design, allowing it to double as a tablet, and its more compact and lightweight form makes it ultra-portable. The lower battery capacity on the ThinkPad might result in shorter usage time between charges. Suitability for use cases will depend on specific needs: the Zenbook's performance and display are favorable for intensive tasks and entertainment, while the ThinkPad's convertible nature and portability make it ideal for professionals on-the-go and for presentations. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its OLED display and higher screen brightness, offers better screen quality for design work, while its powerful CPU and good GPU performance accommodate engineering applications. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its higher RAM, remains highly portable and versatile as a 2-in-1 convertible, sufficient for engineering tasks, and its top-notch keyboard enhances long-term work comfort.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a vibrant and high-resolution display which is terrific for general tasks and color-sensitive work in engineering and design due to its coverage of a wide color spectrum. However, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion is crucial. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with a good screen, caters well to day-to-day use and professional design tasks, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming due to the refresh rate not being high enough to ensure fluid gameplay.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$575
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a vibrant OLED display and a higher RAM capacity for smooth multitasking and vivid visuals, which is great for general activities like web browsing, watching videos, and productivity tasks, while its larger footprint and weight may impact portability for some users.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is suitable for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high screen refresh rate and capable integrated GPU; however, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while housing a similar integrated GPU, offers a lower screen refresh rate, which could lessen the smoothness in fast-paced gaming scenarios. Both laptops share similar GPUs important for these tasks, but gamers may prefer the ASUS for its screen qualities, whereas the Lenovo offers the flexibility of a 2-in-1 convertible design suitable for various other uses.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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