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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it superior for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is lighter and offers longer battery life, which may make it a better option if portability and battery duration are priorities for you. Both have similar quality displays for general use, but the ASUS has a slight edge in color performance, catering better to tasks where color accuracy is crucial. Both are midrange priced and suitable for intensive gaming, but consider how much you value performance against portability and battery life when choosing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.7
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers superior graphics performance with its Nvidia RTX 3060, complemented by a high refresh rate screen ideal for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 and slightly lower refresh rate, still provides commendable gaming and 3D capabilities but may not be as smooth under intensive conditions. Both feature high-quality IPS displays with the same resolution, catering well to screen quality, with the ASUS having a slight edge in CPU performance.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.7
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and superior Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which better handle demanding tasks and complex graphics, coupled with a high-quality screen that's both brighter and has a higher contrast ratio.
Screen Quality
8.5
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 both offer high resolution and brightness levels, with panel types that deliver crisp, clear images suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, which require accurate colors and sharp visuals. Their color reproduction capabilities, encompassing wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensure that colors appear vibrant and true-to-life for users engaged in design and engineering applications. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, their lower refresh rates can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to displays designed specifically for gaming, which can detract from the experience in action-oriented or immersive 3D environments.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
14.5in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 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
7.8
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,200
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is considered very good for general use largely due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, which enhance its portability and usability for day-to-day tasks; although it has a slightly less powerful GPU than the ASUS ROG Flow X16, its CPU, RAM, and high-resolution screen are comparable, and it manages heat and operating noise well. The ASUS ROG Flow X16, while also good for general use, offers a better gaming experience with a slightly stronger GPU and superior speaker quality, but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travelers.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.7
7.8
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"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."
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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