Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 vs ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel Comparison

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Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 vs ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel, two laptops from Lenovo and ASUS. Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 was introduced to market in January 2025 and ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel was launched in May 2022. As you can see, Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel is 3 years older than Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
364.38 x 268.06 x 21.6-25.95 mm (14.35 x 10.55 x 0.85-1.02 inches)
Weight: 2.42 kg (5.34 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
357.6 x 252.4 x 17.9 mm (14.08 x 9.94 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 over ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel

Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	26.2 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1.4 mm

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel over Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025

Weight	1.80 kg vs 2.42 kg	0.62 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.2% vs ~76%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.5 mm vs 9.9 mm	3.4 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	38 dB vs 56.7 dB	Less fan noise
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 99.9%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs May 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 vs ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and the ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.42 kg (5.34 lbs)	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Surface Area	977 cm2 (151.4 inches2)	903 cm2 (140 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76%	~82.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.9 mm	~6.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black, Silver, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and the ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel External Dimensions

Weight

Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 weighs 2.42 kg (5.34 lbs), whereas the Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

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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 Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel is 0.11 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 vs ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	24 (8P + 16E)	12
Number of Threads	24	16
L3 Cache	36 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	10 nm

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 Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12500H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	26.2 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	System Shared
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	~28 Gbps	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	4608	640
TMUs	144	40
ROPs	48	20

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 Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 has a FLOPS value of 26.2 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and the Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10, 2025)	ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED (12th Gen Intel)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.	✖ 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	80 Wh	70 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Bottom	Right
Charge Power	300 W	90 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

Moreover, the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 boasts a larger battery capacity of 80 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel's70 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
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 Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 vs ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel 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. Both Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel feature the same pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
The Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel offer the same maximum brightness of 500 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 vs ASUS Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel (v6E).

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 Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel have USB-A ports. Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel feature 2x USB 4.0 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
Both Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel feature an HDMI port. Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Neither Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 nor Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 16IAX10, 2025 and Vivobook S16X OLED 12th Gen Intel 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)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No