Which is better for schoolwork and office apps?

Both handle it easily with 16 GB RAM. The Lenovo adds a touchscreen and HDMI for presentations; the ASUS adds a brighter 300-nit screen.

Which has the better graphics?

The ASUS. Its AMD integrated GPU with 6 GB shared memory beats the Intel integrated graphics in the Lenovo for light gaming and photo work.

Is the Lenovo worth the extra?

There is no extra. At $539.00 at Walmart versus $539.99 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, the Lenovo costs a dollar less and adds a touchscreen and more ports.

Which lasts longer on battery?

The ASUS is rated around eight hours of light use from a 42 Wh battery. Lenovo does not publish a figure for this model, so the ASUS is the safer bet for all-day use.

Do either have a touchscreen?

Only the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i. The ASUS Vivobook 16 is non-touch.

Which is better for video calls?

The Lenovo, with facial recognition and a full port set for wired headsets. The ASUS has only a 720p webcam but includes a privacy shutter.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16" vs ASUS Vivobook 16 Copilot+ Laptop

Both cost about the same right now: $539.00 for the Lenovo at Walmart and $539.99 for the ASUS at eBay as of November 7, 2026. Pick the Lenovo for the touchscreen, facial login, 1 TB SSD and full port set. Pick the ASUS if you want an AMD Ryzen 7 with a stronger integrated GPU and a newer Copilot+ AI PC design. Neither is a gaming or heavy-editing machine.

Today the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16" costs $0.99 less at its best price.

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