The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is often somewhat more expensive and comes with an OLED screen that provides rich colors and high contrast, suitable for users who prefer superior visual quality for media consumption or creative work. However, its larger screen size and moderate weight trade-off portability for display quality. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is often somewhat less expensive and more lightweight, therefore more portable, with longer battery life, making it suitable for users who need a device on the go. With higher processing power due to a better main processor, more RAM, and a pro version of the operating system, the ThinkBook is also more appropriate for more intensive tasks and multitasking. Both laptops have similar storage, touchscreens, and build quality, but the ThinkBook may offer better overall value if you need improved performance and portability over a superior screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED shines due to its vivid OLED panel with higher resolution and brightness, making it ideal for daily tasks like browsing and document editing. In engineering and design, this laptop excels by offering wider color ranges, crucial for accuracy in visual work. However, its lower refresh rate, while adequate for most tasks, can be a drawback for gaming and 3D modeling where smoother motion from a higher refresh rate is key, an area where neither the ASUS nor the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, with similar limitations, stands out.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
13.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good 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 ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a higher screen refresh rate which is better for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a lower screen refresh rate which may not be as fluid. Both laptops feature integrated Iris Xe graphics, which are suitable for light gaming and 3D tasks, but they may not handle intense graphics work as dedicated GPUs in gaming-specific laptops would.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is equipped with an OLED display and is praised for its screen color accuracy, making it an excellent choice for design where visual fidelity is critical, although it has less RAM compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which may affect multitasking and engineering simulations. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which is very important for engineering tasks that require extensive computation, yet it compromises on screen quality with a standard IPS display.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 ThinkBook 13s 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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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