Asus VivoBook 16 16" VS Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15.6"

The Asus VivoBook 16 16″ and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15.6″ have some differences in design specifications. The VivoBook weighs 1880 g, while the IdeaPad is lighter at 1620 g. In terms of volume, the VivoBook has a larger size at 1693.698 cm³, compared to the IdeaPad's 1434.205 cm³.

Both products use a fanless design, and neither has a backlit keyboard, weather-sealing (splashproof), or a rugged build. The thickness of the VivoBook is 19 mm, slightly thicker than the IdeaPad's 17 mm. The VivoBook's width measures 358 mm, while the IdeaPad is just 1 mm wider at 359 mm. For height, the VivoBook stands at 249 mm, while the IdeaPad is shorter at 235 mm.

Overall, both devices share many similarities in terms of design features, with the main differences being the weight, dimensions, and overall volume, with the VivoBook being both heavier and larger in volume.

The Asus VivoBook 16 16″ and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15.6″ both offer Full HD displays, but there are a few differences in their specifications. The VivoBook features a 16″ screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 px, while the IdeaPad has a slightly smaller 15.6″ screen with the same resolution of 1080 x 1920 px. The VivoBook has a pixel density of 137 ppi, while the IdeaPad has a slightly higher pixel density of 141 ppi.

In terms of brightness, the VivoBook offers a typical 300 nits brightness, which is brighter than the IdeaPad's 250 nits. Both devices share a 60Hz refresh rate and have an anti-reflection coating to reduce glare. Neither product offers a touch screen.

Overall, while both displays are quite similar, the VivoBook has a larger screen and higher brightness, while the IdeaPad has a marginally higher pixel density.

The Asus VivoBook 16 16″ and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15.6″ differ in several key performance specifications. The VivoBook comes with 8GB of RAM, while the IdeaPad offers 16GB of RAM, providing it with more memory. In terms of internal storage, the VivoBook has 512GB, compared to the IdeaPad's larger 1024GB of storage. Both devices use flash storage and feature NVMe SSDs.

For the CPU, the VivoBook is equipped with a 6-core processor running at 2.3 GHz, with a turbo clock speed of 4.3 GHz. In contrast, the IdeaPad has a more complex CPU setup with 6 cores running at 2.4 GHz and 4 cores running at 1.8 GHz, along with a turbo clock speed of 4.9 GHz. The VivoBook has 12 CPU threads, while the IdeaPad has 16 threads. Both products support multithreading and DirectX 12.

Regarding other performance features, the VivoBook supports up to 64GB of RAM, while the IdeaPad is limited to a maximum of 16GB. The VivoBook uses DDR4 memory, while the IdeaPad uses the newer DDR5 version. The VivoBook's GPU turbo is 1800 MHz, compared to the IdeaPad's 1500 MHz. Additionally, the VivoBook has PCIe version 3, while the IdeaPad supports the faster PCIe version 4. The VivoBook uses a 7 nm semiconductor size, while the IdeaPad uses a 10 nm size.

The Asus VivoBook 16 16″ and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15.6″ show a notable difference in their benchmark results. The VivoBook has a PassMark result of 15601, while the IdeaPad significantly outperforms it with a result of 23805. For single-core performance, the VivoBook scores 2948, whereas the IdeaPad scores 3569.

These results highlight that the IdeaPad has a higher overall performance in both multi-core and single-core benchmarks compared to the VivoBook.

The Asus VivoBook 16 16″ and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15.6″ both offer a variety of connectivity options, but with some key differences. Neither product includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C or USB-A), USB 4 ports, or Thunderbolt 3 or 4 ports. The VivoBook has one USB 2.0 port and no USB Type-C, while the IdeaPad includes one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports.

Both laptops have an HDMI output (with HDMI 1.4 version) and support Wi-Fi, though the VivoBook supports the newer Wi-Fi 6E, along with Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, while the IdeaPad supports Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, but does not include Wi-Fi 6E. Both devices also support Bluetooth, with the VivoBook using version 5.3 and the IdeaPad using version 5.2.

When it comes to external memory, the VivoBook does not include an external memory slot, while the IdeaPad offers one. Both laptops have AirPlay support, but only the IdeaPad includes a VGA connector, which the VivoBook lacks.

The Asus VivoBook 16 16″ and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15.6″ differ in a few key battery-related features. The VivoBook has a 42 Wh battery, while the IdeaPad features a slightly larger 47 Wh battery.

When it comes to USB functionality, the IdeaPad supports sleep-and-charge USB ports, which the VivoBook does not have. Both laptops do not have a MagSafe power adapter.

Overall, the IdeaPad offers a larger battery and the added convenience of sleep-and-charge USB ports, while the VivoBook is limited to standard USB ports without this feature.

Both the Asus VivoBook 16 16″ and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15.6″ come with stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack, but there are some differences in their other features. The VivoBook has one microphone, while the IdeaPad has two microphones. Both products include a front camera but do not support features like ray tracing, DLSS, Dolby Atmos, or 3D facial recognition.

Neither laptop has a fingerprint scanner, S/PDIF Out port, gyroscope, GPS, accelerometer, compass, or optical disc drive. The VivoBook does not feature any additional sensors or voice command support, which is also the case for the IdeaPad.

In summary, both laptops share many common features but differ slightly in microphone count, with the IdeaPad offering two microphones compared to the VivoBook's single microphone.

The Asus VivoBook 16 16″ and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 15.6″ differ in several miscellaneous features. The VivoBook has 3 USB 3.0 ports and a total of 4 USB ports, while the IdeaPad has 0 USB 3.0 ports and a total of 3 USB ports. Both devices lack Thunderbolt ports.

The clock multiplier of the VivoBook is 23, whereas the IdeaPad has a slightly higher multiplier of 24. The VivoBook uses the AMD Radeon Graphics GPU with 7 execution units, while the IdeaPad uses the UHD Graphics 770 GPU with 64 execution units. Both products have integrated graphics.

Other specifications include cache sizes, with the VivoBook offering a 16 MB L3 cache and a 3 MB L2 cache, while the IdeaPad features a 24 MB L3 cache and a 9.5 MB L2 cache. The VivoBook supports ECC memory, while the IdeaPad does not. The VivoBook’s maximum RAM speed is 4267 MHz, compared to the IdeaPad's faster 5200 MHz. Both devices have 2 memory channels. Additionally, the VivoBook operates at a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 15W, while the IdeaPad has a higher TDP of 45W. The VivoBook's CPU temperature is 95 °C, while the IdeaPad's is slightly higher at 100 °C.