The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for its better portability due to its lighter weight and higher portability score. It's slightly less expensive and features a touchscreen, which the Lenovo Legion 7 lacks, plus it contributes to better general use performance. The Legion 7, on the other hand, although slightly heavier, surpasses the Flow X16 in terms of battery life and keyboard quality. For machine learning or 3D rendering, both laptops are competent with strong GPUs, but the ROG Flow X16 has a slightly better screen for color work in engineering or content creation. If gaming is a priority, the Legion 7's significant gaming advantage might sway your choice despite its slightly higher price. Both have ample storage and RAM for intense tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant display for tasks like browsing, reading, or video streaming, both the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Lenovo Legion 7 offer high resolutions and brightness, enhancing your everyday experience. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, these laptops include wide color gamuts, ensuring that your creative projects look true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where fast-moving visuals are common, the lower refresh rates on these laptops mean they won't be as smooth as models specifically designed for these activities.
Cost
$1,300
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is notable for gaming and 3D work owing to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, versatile 2-in-1 touchscreen design, and high refresh rate which bolsters smooth visuals. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 7, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, provides superior gaming performance through a higher tier graphics card, complemented by a sizeable screen with high refresh rate for vivid, fast-paced scenes.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for its convertible 2-in-1 design, high screen brightness, and complete color space coverage, which are crucial for engineering and design tasks that require a powerful CPU like the AMD Ryzen 9, ample RAM, and capable Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 delivers significant GPU performance with the Nvidia RTX 3070 and includes a number pad and superior keyboard quality, making it a strong contender for engineering tasks that demand heavy computation and precise input.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Legion 7 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Legion 7 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 X16 and the Lenovo Legion 7 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 Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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