The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is built for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering, with a powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card. Its high-resolution touchscreen and fast refresh rate make it great for both detailed work and entertainment. However, it may be more expensive and is heavier, impacting portability. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is more budget-friendly, lighter, and suitable for general use with its adequate processor and integrated graphics. The IdeaPad has longer battery life but less power for demanding applications and a lower screen resolution without a high refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 with its higher-end CPU, more RAM, and superior screen quality offers robust performance for varied tasks and a vivid display, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which provides sufficient power for general use, is lighter for easy carrying, and can last longer on a single charge, though it has a lower-resolution screen and less RAM. The IdeaPad also benefits from quieter operation and better heat management, whereas the Flow X16 has higher storage capacity and better speaker quality, which are important for some users.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a significantly higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz compared to the Lenovo's 60Hz, which provides a smoother visual experience.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant display for tasks like document editing or web browsing, ASUS with its high resolution and bright panel will serve you better, while Lenovo's fair screen is more budget-friendly. For engineering and design work where precise color representation matters, ASUS' wider color gamut provides richer and more accurate colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS laptop's lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid visuals compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, even with its superior resolution and panel technology.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$741
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and ASUS ROG Flow X16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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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