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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers higher graphics performance with its NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti, making it suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. With an OLED display, colors and contrasts should be vibrant for creative work, albeit at a higher price. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has an Intel Iris Xe GPU making it less suited for intensive graphics tasks but comes at a lower price. It's lighter and boasts a higher portability score, better for commuting or traveling. Both have similar general use capabilities, but battery life is superior on the ASUS. If budget allows and you need higher graphics power and better display, ASUS is preferable, though for everyday tasks with mobility in mind, the Lenovo is more practical. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and video watching. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for professional photo editing and graphic design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where high refresh rates are key for smooth motion, both the ASUS and Lenovo fall short, potentially leading to less fluid visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
12.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$899
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is noted for its strong performance due to a potent CPU and dedicated GPU, making it suitable for general use with some gaming potential, although it is a bit heavier, which impacts its portability. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i offers similar CPU and RAM capabilities but with integrated graphics and a more portable design, along with a longer battery life, making it ideal for users who prioritize mobility and battery longevity over graphics performance.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers better performance in gaming and 3D applications due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i relies on an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, which is less powerful for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, which, alongside its OLED screen, makes it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks and design work that benefit from high processing power and superior display quality. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, despite its lighter build and higher portability, offers slightly less robust performance for engineering applications due to its Intel i7 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, but still maintains commendable screen quality with its IPS display and excels in keyboard build and operating noise management.
Content Creation
7.7
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Zenbook Pro 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 Slim 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 2.99 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 12.62" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 8.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
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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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