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ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

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all judged against laptops at a similar price

The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) at 5.9/10.

The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL leads on display and ports.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) leads on memory and storage.

They score the same on performance, battery life, keyboard and build and linux support.

ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Vivobook S 14 OLED suits students, mobile office workers and developers who want a light 14-inch laptop with a colour-rich screen and good battery reports. It gives 16GB of memory, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 1.30 kg chassis. Buyers who want to upgrade memory later or run Linux with vendor backing should look at the limits first.

Typically about £649.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The IdeaPad Slim 3x suits people who want a large-screen, long-running Windows laptop for office work, browser-based admin and light development. It also suits anyone who wants an optional OLED panel and a second SSD slot in a 15-inch body. It is a weaker fit if you need Thunderbolt-class ports or upgradeable memory.

Typically about £595 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SALLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)
Performance25%6/106/10
Memory and storage20%6/107/10
Display15%7/105/10
Battery life15%7/107/10
Keyboard and build10%6/106/10
Ports10%7/105/10
Linux support5%2/102/10
Overall6.2/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SALLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)
CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 226V, 8 cores (8 threads), 2.1 GHz base, up to 4.5 GHz, 8MB cache, NPU up to 40 TOPSQualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100, 8 cores, up to 3.0 GHz, 30MB cache, Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS
Memory16GB LPDDR5X, soldered on package, not upgradeable16 GB or 24 GB LPDDR5x, 8448 MHz, soldered to the system board
Storage512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, one M.2 2280 slot256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe M.2 2242 Gen4 SSD, plus a second 2242 slot supporting 512 GB or 1 TB
Display14.0-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) OLED, 16:10, 60Hz, 400 nits typical, 600 nits HDR peak, 100% DCI-P3, non-touch15.1-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 16:10, 60 Hz, or 15.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 16:10, 60 Hz, 300 nits; IPS also offered with on-cell touch
Battery75Wh, 4-cell Li-ion; 65W USB-C adapter for this model row50 Wh or 60 Wh; Rapid Charge gives 2 hours in 15 minutes
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1× 3.5mm combo jack, 1× HDMI 2.1Right: 1x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1, 1x SD card reader, power button, One Key Recovery. Left: round DC port, 1x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 1 (DP 1.2, PD 3.0), combo audio jack
Weight1.30 kg (2.87 lb)1.5 kg (3.31 lb) starting, OLED with 60 Wh battery
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home or Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL

  • + OLED panel with 100% DCI-P3 and 600 nits HDR peak
  • + 75Wh battery, praised by reviewers
  • + Two Thunderbolt 4 ports plus USB-A and HDMI 2.1
  • − Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded
  • − ASUS has only tested compatibility with Windows 11
  • − No SD slot or Ethernet listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to upgrade memory after purchase
  • Linux users who need vendor-tested hardware support
  • Anyone needing an SD card slot or built-in Ethernet
Read the full ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SAL review ›

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10)

  • + Owners praise the battery life
  • + Second M.2 2242 slot for extra storage
  • + Optional 2560 x 1600 OLED panel
  • − Owners complain about the display and speakers
  • − Memory is soldered to the board
  • − No Ethernet and only USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want upgradeable memory or many VMs
  • People who need Ethernet or fast USB-C or Thunderbolt-class ports
Read the full Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", 10) review ›

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