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If you're prioritizing high-end performance for tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, or gaming, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card is well-suited, albeit at a higher price. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" with integrated AMD graphics is more budget-friendly and can handle general usage and light graphics work efficiently. The ASUS also features an OLED display which offers superior contrast and color accuracy over the Lenovo's IPS screen, beneficial for creative professionals. Remember though, as the Lenovo is lighter and has a longer battery life, it's more convenient for traveling or long days away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for engineering and design tasks due to its higher RAM capacity, stronger CPU, and more powerful GPU, coupled with a better-quality screen, providing smoother and more detailed visuals which are essential for design precision and rendering.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.5
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's high-resolution display and vivid color gamut enhance detailed design tasks and general media consumption, offering crisp visuals and accurate colors critical for engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate could detract from the smooth visuals sought by gamers and 3D professionals. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5's average display specifications provide adequate quality for daily tasks and amateur design work but fall short for both color-critical tasks and high-refresh-rate-dependent 3D applications.
Battery
12.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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.
Cost
$1,109
$690
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is well-suited for general use due to its robust CPU, higher RAM, and OLED screen which offers vivid colors and deep blacks, although its heavier weight and larger battery offer moderate portability and good battery life. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" also serves well in general use scenarios with a capable CPU, sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, and an IPS screen for clear visuals, plus it's lighter, enhancing portability, but its smaller battery leads to slightly shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, offers higher graphical performance for gaming and 3D work compared to the integrated Vega 8 graphics in the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"; however, both have the same screen refresh rate, which limits the smoothness of fast-paced visuals equally for gaming or high frame-rate 3D rendering. The ASUS has a better GPU but the refresh rate of the screen on both laptops does not fully leverage the capabilities of the dedicated GPU for gaming or high-end 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.7
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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 Pro 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $690 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 57 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 341 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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