Asus Vivobook 14 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
28.4chipPerformancechip35.9
37.6chipGraphicschip29.6
21.6Displayspec-based23.3
22.7Batteryspec-based26.7
74.3Portabilityspec-based65.9
1 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 146 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Asus Vivobook 14 scores 34.2 against 35.3 for Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- Stronger graphics score: 38 vs 30
- 18% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.7 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 28
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 300 nits vs 250 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core 5 210H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5600 (2x 8GB SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | 45 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 45 W | 65 W+44% |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+18% | 1.7 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.5 mm+2% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS plastic (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 (IRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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