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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a sharper 4K touchscreen display and is slightly lighter, making it more suitable for high-resolution content and portability. However, it's pricier than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, which offers a lower-resolution non-touch display but longer battery life and higher build quality scores, potentially making it a more durable and longer-lasting choice for general use. Both have similar processing power with the same CPU and integrated graphics, making them equally capable for general tasks, light gaming, and non-intensive engineering work. If budget is a concern and you don't need a high-res touchscreen, the Lenovo could be a better value. If you prefer a premium display and a lighter device for travel, the ASUS might be worth the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 stands out for general use and engineering tasks due to its high-resolution display that offers crisp visuals and accurate colors, essential for detailed work and design, with its better color coverage across DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB gamuts enhancing the precision needed for professional design work. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications because it has a lower refresh rate, which means it can't display fast-moving images as smoothly as gaming-optimized screens. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while offering a good display for everyday tasks and still sufficiently accurate for most design work, lacks the superior color accuracy and contrast of the ASUS, thus making it less ideal for high-end engineering design but more than adequate for general use.
Cost
$1,400
$899
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers robust general use capabilities with its high-resolution touchscreen, making it versatile as both a laptop and tablet, paired with a powerful CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, and it remains portable despite these features. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i also has the same CPU and RAM, ensuring reliable performance for everyday tasks, with slightly better battery life and cooling system which translates into comfort and longer usage away from power outlets, although its screen offers a standard resolution and is non-touch. Both laptops strike a balance between performance and portability, but the ASUS stands out for its convertible design and screen quality, while the Lenovo excels in sustained productivity and comfort.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
7.4
7.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with a high-resolution display and superior screen color accuracy, offers exceptional visuals crucial for design tasks, along with a large storage capacity, making it suitable for running complex engineering software. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i provides a balance between performance with the same CPU and RAM, and portability for fieldwork or presentations, but has a lower screen resolution and less color coverage which may not be ideal for intricate design work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.6
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Battery
10.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 to have excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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 Flip S13 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.99 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 12.62" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 8.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
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 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
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PCMag
Ted Needleman
| January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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