If your focus is on high-end gaming or demanding creative work, like video editing, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers more powerful graphics and a higher-quality display, at the expense of heavier weight and potentially shorter battery life, making it less convenient for travel or long periods away from a power outlet. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is more business-oriented, offering better durability, a more professional look, and typically longer battery life, which is ideal for office work and frequent travelers needing a reliable workhorse without the gaming prowess. Choose based on your primary activities: high-performance gaming and creative tasks lean towards ASUS, while productivity and portability lean towards Lenovo. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for software development
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its high-quality CPU and ample RAM, delivers robust performance for demanding applications and gaming, and its superior screen quality enhances visual experiences, but it trades off some portability and battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while still offering good CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, excels in portability and longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go users who prioritize a balance of performance and convenience.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 comes with a superior GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a more modest GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less suitable for these tasks even though it has adequate CPU and screen quality. The ThinkPad, being designed more for business users, emphasizes durability and enterprise features over the high-end graphics performance favored by gamers and creators that the ASUS is built to provide.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
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
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 likely boasts a high-resolution, bright display with quality panel technology, making it excellent for general use and detailed engineering work. Its superior color gamut meets the precise color reproduction needs for engineering and design tasks. However, despite its strengths, the lower refresh rate diminishes the experience for gaming and 3D purposes where smooth motion is key.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality GPU, caters excellently to the demands of engineering and design software, and its high-resolution screen enhances visual clarity for detailed work. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while also equipped for engineering tasks, balances performance with better portability and robust keyboard quality for those prioritizing a mix of power and mobility.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,241
$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 ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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."
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X16 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
102,195
Recommendations made
22,143
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.