The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers powerful performance with its high-end processor and dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. It also has a high-resolution, touch-enabled display which doubles as a tablet, giving it versatility for creative professionals. On the downside, it's heavier and has shorter battery life, which impacts portability.
In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is much more affordable, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it highly portable and suitable for basic tasks like browsing, office work, or streaming. However, it’s not built for performance-heavy applications due to its basic processor and integrated graphics. It also has a lower resolution screen that isn't touch-capable. Choose the ASUS if performance and versatility are key, and the Lenovo if you prioritize portability and affordability. 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
Good for software development
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 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well-suited for general use with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen that together ensure smooth multitasking and clear visuals, but its battery life is shorter and it's less portable. Compared to that, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" falls short with a basic CPU, less RAM, and an inferior screen, yet it offers longer battery life and is easier to carry around.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
5.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which vastly improves gaming and 3D applications performance, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" uses a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and offers a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, limiting its capacity to fluidly render demanding visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
5.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outshines the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for engineering and design because it features a robust AMD Ryzen 9 processor, substantial 16GB of RAM, advanced Nvidia RTX graphics, and a high-quality, high-resolution IPS screen, all of which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and content creation. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad's modest Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB of RAM, basic integrated graphics, and a lower resolution TN screen make it less suitable for such intensive work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
7.7/10
6.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
5.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16's display offers high resolution and brightness, making it clear and vivid, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1’s lower resolution and brightness result in less clarity and vibrance. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS excels with a wide color gamut ensuring accurate color representation, but the Lenovo’s limited color range can make detailed design work less precise. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the ASUS's lower refresh rate may not be as smooth for fast-paced visuals, whereas the Lenovo's poor resolution and panel type don't provide an ideal experience either.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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
$165
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
"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 IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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