ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
VS
44.1Performance54.1
41.6Display39.9
65.7Battery73.3
78Portability35.7
3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) wins this laptop face-off, 54.3 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+42) and display (+2). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 36
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 350 nits
- 42% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 40% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.36 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 66
- 156% higher charging: 230 W vs 90 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 13,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1620 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+71% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 21% | 2,856+18%Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,600Bottom 50% | 17,201+26%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 90 W | 230 W+156% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+40% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm+42% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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