ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16"
The Verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 prioritizes portability and display quality with its featherweight 1.20kg design, stunning 3K OLED 120Hz touchscreen (2880x1800, 550 nits), and Intel Core Ultra 7 processor—ideal for creative professionals and mobile workers. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 trades compactness for screen real estate and value, offering a larger 16-inch IPS display, superior multithreading via Ryzen 7 8845HS, better port selection including dual USB-C and SD card, plus double the storage at half the price ($899 vs $1399). Battery life favors ASUS slightly (14 hours vs 12 hours). Choose ASUS for ultra-portable design and superior display technology; select Lenovo for desktop replacement capability, better processing power, and exceptional value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) if…
- →Ultra-light at 1.20 kg with a premium Ceraluminum chassis
- →Vivid 3K OLED display with accurate colors
- →Intel Core Ultra 200V series delivers exceptional efficiency
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" if…
- →2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- →Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- →75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024)
Pros
- Ultra-light at 1.20 kg with a premium Ceraluminum chassis
- Vivid 3K OLED display with accurate colors
- Intel Core Ultra 200V series delivers exceptional efficiency
- Solid all-day battery endurance
- Thoughtful design with excellent hinge mechanism
Cons
- Intel Core Ultra 200V series slower than H-class for heavy workloads
- RAM and SSD are soldered — no upgrade path
- Only one USB-A port
- Glossy OLED touch surface catches fingerprints
- No SD card reader
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16"
Pros
- 2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- 75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
- Full-size HDMI and SD card reader — no dongles needed
- 16-inch display is ideal for split-screen multitasking
Cons
- 350-nit brightness is dim for outdoor use
- No Thunderbolt — USB-C only for charging and peripherals
- 4.41 lbs is heavier than ultrabook competitors
- No discrete GPU option for light gaming
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.20 kg | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum with Ceraluminum lid | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 311.2 x 219.3 x 14.9 mm | 14.06 x 9.99 x 0.68 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours mixed use | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.0 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | 3K OLED anti-glare touch | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core (4P+4LPE) | 8 cores / 16 threads |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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