The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers superior gaming and engineering capabilities due to its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card, and it comes with a higher resolution and refresh rate for its display, which makes for a better visual experience. However, it is also heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, is not as well-suited for intense gaming or engineering tasks. Still, it is lighter and offers a longer battery life, making it more portable and better for general use where high performance is not essential. Additionally, the Lenovo is typically less expensive. Both laptops have touchscreens and comparable RAM and high-resolution displays, but the choice should be based on whether performance or portability and price are your priorities. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its powerful AMD processor and RTX 3060 GPU, offers robust performance suitable for both general use and gaming, complemented by a high-quality screen, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, which despite having a less powerful Intel processor and integrated graphics, is lighter with a longer battery life, making it more portable for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, particularly because it has a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, a higher-end NVIDIA RTX GPU, and a bigger, brighter screen with higher color coverage, all of which are crucial for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offer clear, sharp visuals with their high-resolution screens and sufficient brightness, making them excellent for browsing, streaming, and productivity tasks. They both cover wider color gamuts, ensuring precise color representation crucial for professionals in engineering and design who require accuracy for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that demand fluid motion, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals compared to displays specifically tailored for these high-paced activities.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X16 or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
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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