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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is more suitable for those seeking high performance in gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It features a more powerful processor and graphics unit, higher screen refresh rate, and better color accuracy, which are ideal for intensive tasks and entertainment. However, it is also heavier and generally more expensive, which could affect portability and budget considerations. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while more affordable and lighter, offering better portability, comes with a less powerful processor and graphics card, making it better suited for general use and lighter gaming. Its screen refresh rate is lower, but it still maintains a high-resolution display suitable for everyday tasks. Choose the ASUS if superior performance is critical and budget is less of a constraint; opt for the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for a balance between everyday performance and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, equipped with the Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a 240Hz refresh rate display, provides top-tier performance and fluid visuals for gaming and 3D applications, surpassing the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro which has the Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a 120Hz refresh rate, resulting in less powerful graphics capabilities and slower screen response.
Engineering and Design
8.8
7.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 boasts a high-end CPU and GPU, more storage, and a screen with superior brightness and color coverage, which makes it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which still offers a solid CPU and GPU but with half the storage and lower screen brightness and color accuracy. While the IdeaPad is slightly more portable and its quieter operation could be appealing for some, the M16's performance edge is crucial for intensive software applications used in engineering and design.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Screen Quality
9.0
7.8
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, with its high resolution and brightness, provides sharp, vivid visuals for general use and detailed imagery crucial for engineering and design tasks, complemented by wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation. However, despite these qualities, its lower refresh rate may fall short for fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering where smoother motion representation is key. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro also offers clear and bright visuals for everyday tasks and sufficient color range for professional design work, yet it similarly lacks the higher refresh rate desired for optimal gaming and 3D performance.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
8.5
7.6
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$1,162
$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 5 Pro costs $1,162.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 stands out for general use with its higher-end CPU and GPU, ensuring smooth performance across various applications and more demanding tasks while also offering a higher storage capacity but at the cost of shorter battery life and slightly higher weight for portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, on the other hand, provides good general performance with a competent processor and graphics card, better battery life, and a lighter build, which makes it more portable, yet it compromises with less storage capacity and a less powerful GPU compared to the ASUS.
Software Development
7.7
7.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,059 | $1,162 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"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."
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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