ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)
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49.2Performancespec-based49.2
52.5chipGraphics—
33.1Displayspec-based35.1
66.7Batteryspec-based69
82.7Portabilityspec-based74.7
6 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) scores 54.7 against 54.6 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon). Pick by the categories that matter to you, 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
- 37% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 13% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.49 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 15.6 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,299 vs 2,886
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $999
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) | IPS (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+50% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-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 Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,886Top 35% | 3,299+14%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,491+9%Bottom 49% | 12,390Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+37% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.4 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+13% | 1.49 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+11% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-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 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 Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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