The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is less expensive, offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, has a high refresh rate providing smoother visuals, which is beneficial for gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while slightly more costly, has higher screen resolution and color accuracy, making it ideal for professionals needing precise visual details. It also includes features like a fingerprint reader and facial recognition, catering to users prioritizing security. The ThinkPad is heavier, thus less portable, but it compensates with a better battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use without frequent charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a high screen refresh rate which is beneficial for smooth gameplay and 3D applications, while its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU can handle intensive gaming demands. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, although having a slightly lower refresh rate, compensates with a powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX A1000, and its higher resolution screen delivers superior image quality which is advantageous for detailed 3D work and gaming.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.5/10
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize clarity and visual detail for everyday tasks and work in engineering or design, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp images and vivid colors, enhanced by a wider color gamut coverage that ensures accurate color reproduction critical for design precision. However, if you're also interested in gaming or 3D applications, neither the ASUS ROG Strix G16 nor the Lenovo P16 would be optimal, as both have screens with lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth and responsive. In such cases, you might prefer laptops specifically tailored for gaming with high refresh rate displays, even if it means compromising a bit on resolution or color accuracy for professional tasks.
Portability
Fair
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a higher refresh rate screen and more gaming-oriented features making it suitable for general use and gaming, but it's less portable with a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, which has a sharper, brighter display with wider color coverage, better portability and longer battery life, fitting a wider range of general use scenarios including professional tasks. Both laptops feature powerful processors and ample RAM, but the ThinkPad P16 leads with a higher screen quality and is more business-oriented with additional premium features like a better keyboard and superior build quality, justifying its less gaming-focused design.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is well-suited for engineering and design work due to its high-quality CPU, satisfactory RAM, and powerful GPU, with a display that has a high refresh rate but a lower resolution and color accuracy compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, which boasts a superior CPU, similar RAM, a professional-grade GPU, and an exceptionally high-resolution, color-accurate display, making it excellent for precision tasks, although its superior screen is slightly less portable due to a heavier build. While both have solid keyboards and are relatively quiet, the ThinkPad P16's overall build and speaker quality surpass that of the Strix G16, which may contribute to better user experience during long work sessions.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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.
Cost
$1,374
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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