If you prioritize portability and better three-dimensional rendering or machine learning tasks, opt for the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, which also offers superior screen refresh rate for fast-paced gaming. However, the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 might be the better choice if you value longer battery life for general use, an OLED touchscreen for vivid colors, and a slightly better build quality for durability, while still providing good gaming performance. The Lenovo tends towards a gaming laptop look and has a higher quality keyboard, while the Asus doubles as a premium business laptop with a more professional appearance. Both have similar performance capabilities, but the Lenovo is slightly less expensive and the Asus is slightly more expensive, both offering midrange pricing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.4/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, which has a lower-tier Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and operates at a 60Hz refresh rate. Though both laptops have similar CPUs and screen qualities, the GPU and refresh rate are the definitive factors in gaming and 3D performance, giving the Lenovo an edge in these areas.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and bright display, enabling sharp text and vivid images, along with wide color coverage that ensures accurate color reproduction for design work. However, its lower refresh rate, while sufficient for day-to-day tasks and professional design software, doesn't provide the smooth visuals preferred in high-paced gaming or 3D rendering. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a similarly high-resolution and bright screen which is good for everyday tasks and design work, but again, its refresh rate falls short for gaming and 3D content, where smoother frame transitions are essential.
Battery
12.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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
$1,200
$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 Legion Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is well-suited for general use with its high-resolution OLED touchscreen, ensuring vibrant screen colors and good brightness, ample RAM and CPU power for multitasking, along with a long battery life that complements its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers similar CPU and RAM capabilities, but with a higher-refresh-rate IPS screen and robust keyboard quality, catering to users who prioritize fluid visuals and typing experience but can make do with a slightly shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is well-suited for engineering and design tasks due to its OLED screen which offers high color accuracy and contrast, as well as a capable AMD Ryzen processor paired with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU that can handle demanding software. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 features a screen with a higher refresh rate and an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, offering smoother graphics and better performance in computational tasks, which alongside its quality keyboard and better portability, makes it a strong choice for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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