The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers higher gaming performance with its dedicated gaming hardware, making it suitable for demanding games and general performance needs. However, if you prioritize portability alongside high-resolution touchscreen display, and overall build quality for professional work such as video editing or design, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 with its OLED screen and premium materials could be the better choice. The ThinkPad also tends to be more expensive but comes with double the storage and RAM. On the flip side, the ROG Strix might save you some money, potentially at the cost of screen quality and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 surpasses the ASUS ROG Strix G15 in general use due to its better keyboard quality, higher screen color accuracy, and longer battery life, which are very important factors for productivity and multimedia tasks. Moreover, the ThinkPad Z16 is more portable, enhancing its suitability for users who frequently travel or move around with their laptop.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, more abundant RAM, and higher quality screen, which are crucial for performance and detailed visuals in such tasks. While the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is also equipped with a powerful GPU that benefits design software, the ThinkPad Z16's balance of top-notch components and features, including a better keyboard and less operating noise, edge it ahead for professional applications.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.2/10
8.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.1/10
8.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you primarily use your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, and working with documents, both the ASUS and the Lenovo have screens that will more than meet your needs with clear resolution and ample brightness. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 outshines the ASUS with its superior color range, making it a better choice for professionals who rely on precise colors. However, if you're a gamer or work with 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate, whereas the Lenovo, despite having better resolution and panel type, also isn't suited for these uses because of its lower refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion in fast-paced games and 3D rendering.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$1,120
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 costs $1,120.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and has a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it favorable for smooth gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 features a AMD RX 6500M GPU and a premium OLED screen, but with a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which might limit its appeal to gamers who prioritize fast-paced visuals.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 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 Strix G15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
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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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