ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
62.5Performance49.2
38.4Display26.5
69.3Battery70.7
88.4Portability70.8
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 140 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+18) and performance (+13). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 71
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+28% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+22% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+32% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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