ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N vs Lenovo V15 Ryzen 7 16GB

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N

ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N takes 7.3 weighted points vs 6.5, winning on Pixel Density, Weight, Thickness. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Winner

ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N

Intel Core i3-1215U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $400
4.2 (461)
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Lenovo V15 Ryzen 7 16GB

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U · Integrated (AMD iGPU)

Under $700
4.2 (338)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryVivobook 5Z8NV15 Ryzen 7 16GB
Gaming2.1/102.7/10
Productivity4.2/104.7/10
Programming3.1/103.9/10
Engineering / 3D2.6/103.4/10
Student5.6/105.5/10
Travel / Portability5.7/105.5/10
AI Workloads2.3/103.2/10
Value for Money6.8/106.5/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecVivobook 5Z8NV15 Ryzen 7 16GB
CPUIntel Core i3-1215UAMD Ryzen 7 7730U
PassMark Score10,77418,489
CPU Cores2P+4E8
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (AMD iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR416 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage256 GBSSD512 GBSSD
Display14″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density157 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.09 lbs3.64 lbs
Thickness0.7″0.78″
Amazon Rating4.2 ★ (461)4.2 ★ (338)
Value Score6.8/106.5/10

CPU Comparison

The Lenovo V15 Ryzen 7 16GB's AMD Ryzen 7 7730U is ~72% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (18,489 vs 10,774). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.2/10 vs 4.7/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Vivobook 5Z8N: 14″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. V15 Ryzen 7 16GB: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Vivobook 5Z8N: 8 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 256 GBSSD. V15 Ryzen 7 16GB: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. The Lenovo V15 Ryzen 7 16GB's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.09 lbs / 0.7″ vs 3.64 lbs / 0.78″. The ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N is 0.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.7 vs 5.5.

Value

Value scores land 6.8/10 vs 6.5/10. The ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Lenovo V15 Ryzen 7 16GB only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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