The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers higher performance, especially in 3D and engineering tasks, with its advanced processor and dedicated graphics card, which makes it suitable for gaming and intensive applications. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s. On the other hand, the ThinkBook 13s is more affordable, lighter, and boasts a longer battery life, which is ideal for general use and mobility, but it might struggle with high-end tasks due to its integrated graphics. Consider the ASUS if performance is a priority and the ThinkBook if you need a budget-friendly, portable laptop for everyday tasks. 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 ThinkBook 13s
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 ThinkBook 13s is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design use due to its high-end AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and high-quality IPS display, offering a powerful combination for computing and visual tasks, but it's heavier and with shorter battery life. On the contrary, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, with an Intel i7 CPU and integrated graphics, provides a balance of performance suitable for lighter engineering tasks and better portability and longer battery life, but might not handle intensive graphical or computational workloads as effectively.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outshines the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s in general use and engineering with a brighter, higher-resolution display and broader color coverage, which ensures crisp and vibrant visuals for detailed work and media consumption. However, its lower refresh rate could make the ROG Flow X16 less appealing for gaming and 3D applications, where fast and fluid motion is key. The ThinkBook’s balance of good resolution and color gamut makes it suitable for general use and engineering tasks but, like the ASUS, its refresh rate doesn't cater to the high-speed demands of gamers and 3D professionals.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a strong CPU with a gaming-grade GPU and a high quality, bright touchscreen display that's convertible to tablet mode, suitable for demanding tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s also has a robust CPU with an integrated graphics solution, a similar high-resolution touchscreen but with longer battery life and lighter build, making it highly portable and well-suited for on-the-go professionals requiring less intensive graphics performance.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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