If you require a laptop for high-performance tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 will serve you well, but be prepared for a higher cost and reduced portability compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14". On the other hand, the Lenovo is more affordable and lightweight, making it suitable for general use such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, but it won't perform as well for intensive tasks and may have a shorter battery life. Consider what's more important to you: advanced capabilities and higher cost, or everyday functionality and easier carrying. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality screen, and robust graphics, making it well-suited for demanding applications and multitasking, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, affecting portability for prolonged use.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
5.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 far outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" in terms of gaming and 3D applications due to its superior graphics card, Nvidia RTX 4070, paired with a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, both key for running demanding games and 3D tasks smoothly. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad is equipped with a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it insufficient for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
5.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a high-end CPU and GPU, substantial RAM, and a high-quality screen, which are essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a basic CPU and integrated graphics, minimal RAM, and a lower quality screen, making it ill-suited for such intensive work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
6.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
6.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
9.0/10
5.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS laptop's high-resolution, bright display offers crisp visuals and vibrant colors, making it superior to the Lenovo's lower resolution and brightness which result in a less vivid and less sharp viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS again outshines the Lenovo with its wider color gamut, providing a range of colors that more accurately represents real-world hues, which is crucial for precise design work. In contrast, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS's lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion compared to laptops designed specifically for these tasks, while Lenovo's specifications aren't built to handle the demands of 3D graphics and fast-paced gaming either.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$153
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $153.
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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