The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers better performance for 3D tasks and engineering due to its more powerful GPU, making it a good choice for intensive graphics work. It also has longer battery life. However, it's heavier and more expensive compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro. The Lenovo is lighter and less expensive, making it more portable and better for general use. It has a higher resolution screen with sharper images but doesn't perform as well in heavy-duty tasks. If portability and cost are key factors, go for the Lenovo. Choose ASUS if performance in demanding applications is a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.1/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
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 Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card which generally offers better gaming and 3D performance than the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro; however, the IdeaPad has a higher screen refresh rate, which can provide a smoother visual experience in games and dynamic content.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
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 Pro are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 boasts an AMD Ryzen CPU and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, which are better suited for demanding engineering applications and graphics-intensive design tasks, alongside a high-capacity battery and an OLED screen that offers vibrant colors and deep blacks.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, both laptops have high-resolution displays with bright, vivid panels that cater well to everyday tasks, making them excellent for general use. For engineering and design work, the screens on both models cover a wide color gamut, enabling accurate color representation which is vital for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and an immersive experience in fast-paced visuals.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
$799
$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 Pro costs $799.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a robust AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality OLED screen suitable for various tasks, balanced with decent portability and solid battery life, making it a good fit for general use. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro features a capable Intel CPU, equivalent RAM, a high-resolution display, and is lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability, but it has slightly less battery life compared to the Zenbook, which is still adequate for general use.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 Pro compare to other laptops
"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."
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
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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