ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon)
29.9chipPerformancechip29.9
32.8chipGraphicschip32.8
23.3Displayspec-based26.5
33.3Batteryspec-based33.3
79.3Portabilityspec-based74.8
2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA) scores 37.2 against 37.2 for Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (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 (S5408QA)
- 14% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.48 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon)
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $900
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS-level LCD, anti-glare, non-touch (45% NTSC) | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 3.0 or 4.0) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 68 W+5% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+14% | 1.48 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 15.8 mm+7% |
| Material | Metal (three-part all-metal body) | Aluminum top and bottom covers (anodized, sandblasted) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD 45-65W, DisplayPort 1.2), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello face login) | No fingerprint reader; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face unlock |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5408QA) | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro (Arm), by configuration |
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