If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or intensive tasks like 3D modeling or video editing, the ASUS ROG Strix may justify its higher price with stronger performance and advanced graphics capabilities; however, it will likely be bulkier and have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for travel. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, on the other hand, offers greater portability, flexibility with its 2-in-1 design, and is generally more suited for business users who prioritize a lightweight machine with longer battery life for everyday productivity tasks, though it may struggle with more demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a powerful CPU and ample RAM, making it excel in performance for demanding tasks, along with a high-quality screen for vivid visuals; however, its bulk and average battery life may limit its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while still delivering sufficient power for general use and a high-quality screen, boasts superior portability with a lighter build and longer battery life, albeit typically at a higher price point.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a powerful GPU and a high refresh rate screen, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications; however, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, offers adequate performance for less demanding tasks and prioritizes portability and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks while offering a vibrant screen, but is heavier and louder, making it less portable. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while still capable for engineering with good CPU and RAM, prioritizes portability and has superior keyboard quality, but possesses a less powerful GPU, which could limit performance in graphics-intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
8.8/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a high-resolution display with great brightness and panel type, ensuring sharp, vivid images and comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design tasks, it excels with wide color coverage essential for precision work, but for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate holds back its performance compared to models geared specifically for those activities. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while offering solid resolution and brightness for general use and good color gamut for professional creative work, similarly lags in gaming due to an inadequate refresh rate.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,599
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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