Choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Lenovo V15 depends on your needs and budget. The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is a high-performance, more expensive option with a powerful processor and graphics suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning. Its screen is higher quality with better resolution and a convertible design, but it is heavier and not as portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 is a budget-friendly laptop with moderate performance suited for general use and everyday tasks. It is lighter and easier to carry but has a lower-quality screen and significantly less power, making it not ideal for resource-intensive applications. 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
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for general use due to its high-end CPU and graphics card, a bright and sharp touchscreen with high color accuracy, good battery life, and a portable design despite having a larger screen and powerful components.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics processor, which far surpasses the integrated AMD Vega 7 graphics in the Lenovo V15, in addition to a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing the smoothness of fast-paced visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers excellent performance for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, GPU, and high-quality screen, which are crucial for demanding tasks and detailed visuals. In comparison, the Lenovo V15, while still capable, has a more modest processing power and screen quality which makes it fair for engineering and design but it offers a quieter operating noise and is more portable.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is somewhat better.
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
5.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with a high-resolution, bright display which enhances daily activities and detailed work in engineering, complemented by a wide color range that ensures accuracy for design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on the ASUS might make fast-paced visuals less smooth than desired. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15's display, with lower brightness and resolution, coupled with limited color coverage, makes it less ideal for all categories, offering a less vivid and sharp visual experience both for everyday use and specialized tasks.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$579
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
"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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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