ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon)
VS
49.2Performancechip47.7
53.4chipGraphics—
33.1Displayspec-based26.5
66.7Batteryspec-based83.8
82.7Portabilityspec-based71.5
5 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)0 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) scores 54.8 against 54.6 for Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 25% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 20% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 17.4 mm
- 14% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.52 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) | IPS (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+50% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 CUs) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9523 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,886Top 35% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,491Bottom 50% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+25% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+14% | 1.52 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+20% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum top cover, PC-ABS with 40% glass fiber bottom |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login (no fingerprint reader) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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