Lenovo IdeaPad 14" IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 Gray 2024
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 15.6" N6506CU-PS97
What Buyers Say
Lenovo IdeaPad 14" IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 Gray 2024
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" laptop receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its value for the price, good performance for basic tasks, and excellent battery life, especially when running Linux. However, several buyers report serious issues like constant freezing, poor battery life, low RAM causing startup problems, and a Windows 11 S mode that cannot be removed, along with poor customer service from the seller.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Excellent battery life
- Good performance for basic tasks
- Runs Linux well
- Includes USB, HDMI, Bluetooth, WiFi, audio jack, and camera
Cons
- Constant freezing issues
- Poor battery life on some units
- Low RAM (4GB) causes startup problems
- Windows 11 S mode cannot be removed
- Poor customer service from seller
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 15.6" N6506CU-PS97
Reviewers generally praise this laptop for its excellent performance in photo editing with Adobe Creative Suite, crisp OLED display, and quiet operation. The main criticism revolves around poor battery life, with heavy editing lasting only about an hour. A few users note issues with build quality like the touchpad placement and a desire for a touchscreen.
Pros
- Excellent photo editing performance
- Crisp OLED display with accurate colors
- Fast and quiet operation
- Good value for money
- Includes SD card slot
Cons
- Poor battery life (1 hour heavy use)
- Touchpad placement causes accidental touches
- No touchscreen option
- Screen quality issue reported
- Noisy operation reported
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo IdeaPad 14" IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 | ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 15.6" N6506CU-PS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Celeron | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 24 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | TN | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45%NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.27 kg★ | 1.80 kg |
| Battery | — | 75 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo IdeaPad 14" IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 Gray 2024
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (66th percentile)
- Below average screen (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 15.6" N6506CU-PS97
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 30 specs.