The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a more portable laptop with a higher refresh rate screen that's better suited for gaming and general use, while also being touch-enabled. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is less expensive, offers a larger and higher-resolution screen but with a lower refresh rate, and it has a more powerful battery. The ThinkPad is likely a better fit for professional engineering and 3D tasks due to its high color accuracy, contrast, and premium business features. Consider the ASUS if portability and gaming performance are priorities, but opt for the Lenovo if you prioritize professional work and longer battery life without as much concern for portability or expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Good for gaming and AI
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.2/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offer high-resolution displays with vibrant colors and ample brightness, making documents and web pages crisp and easy to read. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops feature displays that cover a wide range of colors within professional color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on these laptops means that they may not provide as fluid motion as models specifically tailored for gaming, which can be less immersive or responsive for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,500
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use due to its 2-in-1 convertible design, offering versatility as well as a high-quality touchscreen which enhances its portability and battery life suited for on-the-go use. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 features a larger, higher resolution non-touchscreen and a more substantial battery capacity, but it is significantly heavier, making it less portable, although it may be better suited for those who prioritize screen real estate and longer battery usage per charge.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which are highly suitable for engineering and design tasks, and offers the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible touchscreen, making it great for hands-on design work with portability in mind.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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