The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a costlier option but offers superior gaming and 3D performance owing to its advanced graphics card. It is also larger, heavier, and less portable than the ThinkBook. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is more affordable and highly portable, making it better suited for business professionals. It features a higher-resolution display with touchscreen capabilities and a more compact, lightweight design; however, it may not handle intensive tasks like gaming or 3D modeling as effectively as the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, both of which are very important for gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and better gaming performance. In contrast, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s features an Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics card and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suitable for intensive gaming and 3D tasks despite its high screen resolution and quality.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16's superior dedicated Nvidia GPU, higher screen refresh rate, and powerful CPU make it very good for engineering and design tasks that necessitate extensive graphic and computational resources, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers a higher-resolution screen and better portability due to its lighter weight and compact size, making it a good choice for similar tasks where mobility and high screen clarity are valued.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s have panels with clear resolution and adequate brightness, offering comfortable viewing and readability. Engineering and design work benefit from their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for detailed projects. However, their lower refresh rates limit the smoothness and responsiveness required for demanding 3D applications and gaming, which can detract from the immersive experience or performance in these scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 ThinkBook 13s 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 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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