Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401, two laptops from Lenovo and ASUS. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD was introduced to market in January 2021 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 was launched in December 2021. There is only 11 months difference between Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
16.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
356 x 245.9 x 19.9 mm (14.02 x 9.68 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 Key Specs

Launched in December 2021
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
317.4 x 228.5 x 18.9-19.2 mm (12.5 x 9 x 0.74-0.76 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD over ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~84.8% vs ~78.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 7.9 mm	2.2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 130°	More flexible screen
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 4.32 TFLOPS	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.1 vs v5	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 over Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD

Weight	1.40 kg vs 2.10 kg	0.7 kg lighter
Refresh Rate	90 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 189 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 2560 x 1600 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD

HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Surface Area	875 cm2 (135.7 inches2)	725 cm2 (112.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~84.8%	~78.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~7.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	130Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 External Dimensions

Weight

Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs), whereas the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD 2.10 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 1.40 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD 19.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 18.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1426	1426
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6579	6579
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1371	1371
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9758	9758

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 5 5600H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1343 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	45 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	2048
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.32 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 (16” AMD)	ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	75 Wh	63 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	95 / 135 W	90 / 120 W

Moreover, the Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD boasts a larger battery capacity of 75 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401's63 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD 75 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 63 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 243 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 offers a higher refresh rate of 90 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD 400 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 600 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 have USB-A ports. Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 have USB Type-C ports. Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD nor Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Yoga Slim 7 Pro Gen 6 16-inch AMD and Vivobook Pro 14 OLED M3401 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes