The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers better performance for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its higher-tier processor and graphics card but at the cost of being heavier with shorter battery life. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is more affordable, lightweight, and has longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability, but it's not as powerful for more demanding tasks like gaming or engineering software. The choice depends on whether performance or portability and price are your top priorities. 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 Slim 7i
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 excels in gaming and 3D because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high refresh rate screen, which are crucial for smooth and detailed visuals in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard refresh rate screen, offers more modest performance that may not handle intensive gaming scenarios as effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Slim 7i 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
9.0/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 likely offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks and engineering software which requires color accuracy. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while also delivering good color reproduction and sufficient resolution and brightness, may not match the ASUS's level of screen fidelity but still performs well for general use and professional design tasks. For gaming and 3D applications, however, both laptops may fall short in providing the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals, which is critical for these activities.
Battery
4.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
2.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$899
$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 Slim 7i costs $899.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 with its high-performance CPU and GPU, larger RAM, and superior screen quality makes it ideal for tasks requiring intensive computing and visual clarity but is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i; the latter, on the other hand, offers adequate performance for everyday tasks with great battery life and portability, making it a solid choice for general use on the go. Both laptops have high-quality screens and keyboards, but the tradeoff lies in the ASUS's greater power for demanding software at the cost of heavier weight and battery longevity, while the Lenovo prioritizes ease of carrying and longer unplugged time.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i compare to other laptops
"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."
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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