The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers strong performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming but is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. Conversely, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is more portable, offers a touchscreen, and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and everyday mobility but less capable for demanding workloads typically handled by a dedicated GPU, as found in the ASUS. If you prioritize a balance between performance and portability, and you don't need a laptop for high-performance gaming or specialized professional applications, the Lenovo Yoga 6 may be a better option. However, if your work involves graphics-intensive tasks and you need a laptop that can handle these smoothly, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 would be the preferable choice despite being bulkier and with a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 stands out in engineering and design use with its high-performance CPU and advanced NVIDIA GPU, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, although at a higher weight impacting portability. In comparison, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers versatility with its 2-in-1 convertible design and good overall performance fueled by an AMD CPU and integrated Vega graphics, but with less powerful GPU capabilities, it provides greater portability and battery life at the cost of some engineering performance.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
6.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16's panel type, resolution, and brightness provide clear, vivid visuals, whereas the Lenovo Yoga 6, despite its decent resolution and brightness, offers slightly less impressive display quality. In engineering and design, both laptops deliver rich and accurate colors, essential for precise work, but the ASUS edges out with a wider color gamut and higher resolution. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls behind due to a lower refresh rate, not taking full advantage of fast-paced visuals, while the Lenovo also struggles with refresh rates, not being optimal for such demanding tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$1,045
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16's stronger CPU and dedicated graphics make it suitable for more demanding tasks, while its larger screen and higher refresh rate contribute to better screen quality; however, it is heavier and offers a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6, which is highly portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, and its touchscreen and 2-in-1 convertibility make it versatile for general use despite having integrated graphics and a smaller display.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Yoga 6 both have 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 G16 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 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."
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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