The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is more affordable and offers better gaming and engineering performance due to a stronger processor and dedicated graphics card but is heavier and thicker, compromising portability. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is slimmer, lighter, and boasts a longer battery life, making it highly portable and suitable for general use and business applications, but it is pricier and less capable for intensive tasks like gaming or engineering simulations due to a less powerful integrated GPU. 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
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high screen quality with its colorful, high refresh rate display, targeting those who prioritize performance in a versatile form while compromising on portability and battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, on the other hand, focuses on exceptional portability and longer battery life, still maintaining good CPU performance and screen quality for general use, which might appeal more to professionals on the move.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, which makes for smoother visuals in fast-paced scenarios. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair for gaming and 3D due to its less capable integrated Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which offers less fluid motion compared to higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in engineering and design use due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, which are more capable of handling demanding tasks and rendering, as well as a larger and higher quality screen. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers portability due to its lighter build and longer battery life but has a less powerful CPU and GPU, making it less suited for intensive engineering software and complex design work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 likely features a high-resolution display and excellent brightness, making it suitable for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming that are typical in general use, along with a wide color gamut that benefits engineering and design tasks requiring color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-optimized laptops makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion is crucial. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with similar traits in terms of resolution and brightness, provides a solid experience for general use and professional design work but also falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its modest refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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