If you prioritize gaming or high-end graphics work, the ASUS ROG Strix offers better performance suited to those tasks, but it's bulkier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad is more expensive but offers a balance between performance and portability, making it suitable for business professionals who want a laptop that's easier to carry around and has a longer-lasting battery for all-day use without frequent charging. Choose the ThinkPad if you need a travel-friendly laptop with robust build quality, or the ASUS if you need more power for specialized tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experiences, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, with a capable GPU and decent screen refresh rate, also provides good performance but may not match the Strix in graphically intense scenarios. Although both have powerful CPUs and high-quality screens, the ASUS prioritizes gaming excellence, whereas the ThinkPad balances good gaming capabilities with other professional uses.
Screen Quality
8.8/10
8.5/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offer high-resolution displays with good brightness and panel types that provide clear and vibrant images, making them suitable for browsing, streaming, and productivity tasks. In the realm of engineering and design, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 stands out with superior color accuracy and a wider color gamut, ensuring that professionals who work with visual content have the most true-to-life colors for their projects. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which means they won't be as smooth or responsive as models specifically designed for such high-motion environments.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,599
$1,120
$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 Z16 costs $1,120.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers robust CPU and RAM configurations that ensure smooth multitasking and performance for general use, along with screen quality that's conducive to both work and entertainment, yet its hefty build and gaming focus may compromise portability and battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, on the other hand, balances performance with practicality, providing a high-quality screen, comfortable keyboard, and generally better battery life and portability, making it a suitable companion for day-to-day tasks on the move.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with high-end graphics and a strong processor, coupled with ample RAM, making it ideal for demanding engineering applications and graphics-intensive tasks; it also offers an excellent screen for detailed work, although it is bulkier and might be noisier under load. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 also has a quality screen and reliable performance for engineering tasks but favors a more portable design and quiet operation, with a keyboard that's well-suited for long typing sessions, even if its speakers are less remarkable.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very 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
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very 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
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 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 Z16 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."
"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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