Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 comes down to what you prioritize. For a lightweight and highly portable laptop with a sharp 4K touchscreen, the ASUS is a strong option, especially if a tablet mode and pen support are important. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is better for heavier workloads like 3D rendering or machine learning and has a dedicated graphics card, which is superior for gaming and creative tasks. However, the Lenovo is heavier, which may be a downside if you move around a lot. The ASUS has better battery life which can be a bonus for long days without access to a power outlet. If budget is a concern, know that the Lenovo typically costs less, while the ASUS is priced higher. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9/10
8.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 likely offer vibrant and sharp displays with ample brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. Their high-resolution panels and broad color coverage benefit engineering and design applications, ensuring accuracy and detail in visual work. However, their lower refresh rates could limit the smoothness required in gaming and 3D work, which often rely on fast screen updates for an optimal experience.
Battery
10.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
6.3/10
6.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
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 Flip S13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers fair gaming and 3D capabilities for less demanding titles, but its standard 60Hz screen refresh rate may limit the smoothness of gameplay. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, on the other hand, includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, making it better suited for more graphically intense games and 3D applications, but still fair due to the mid-range nature of the GPU compared to high-end gaming laptops.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
7.5/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 with its high-resolution touchscreen and highly potent integrated GPU excels in design tasks, whereas the Lenovo Slim 7 16, equipped with a more powerful dedicated GPU and larger high-refresh-rate screen, is particularly suitable for engineering software that demands more graphical processing power. Both devices offer substantial RAM and high-quality CPUs for demanding workloads, but the Zenbook is more portable and has a quieter operating noise, while the Lenovo provides superior keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6/10
7.6/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
$1,400
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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