The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 costs more and delivers better performance for intensive tasks, which makes it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering. It has a more powerful processor, a superior graphics card, higher storage capacity, and a higher refresh rate screen, but shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 is less expensive, has a touchscreen, and offers a significantly longer battery life, making it better for general use and portability, though it has less storage and a graphics card that's less suited for demanding tasks. 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 Slim 7 16
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which offers smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes, compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16's Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and 165Hz refresh rate. While both laptops have similar screen quality and resolution, the superior GPU and refresh rate in the Zephyrus M16 translate to better performance in graphically intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 stands out for engineering and design usage with its higher-end CPU and GPU, offering superior performance which is crucial for intensive tasks, and its screen boasts high brightness and color space coverage, resulting in exceptional visual clarity for detailed work. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, while still good for engineering and design, delivers less power with its mid-tier GPU and CPU and has a less vibrant screen, but it compensates with better battery life and comparable portability, making it a solid choice for users seeking a balance between performance and mobility.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering laptops for general use like the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16, high resolution and brightness are essential, and both laptops excel here, offering clear, vibrant visuals, which makes them very good for tasks like browsing, video playback, and document editing. For engineering and design purposes, accurate color reproduction is key; these laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring that designers and engineers see precise color representation, which is crucial for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the smoothness of motion is critical, their lower refresh rates lead to less fluid visuals compared to models with higher refresh rates, and that's why their screen quality is rated lower for these uses.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$1,440
$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 Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 stands out for its high-end CPU and GPU, making it powerful for general use, but with a moderate battery life, you trade off some portability. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, while having a slightly less powerful CPU and GPU, offers an exceptional battery life and is thinner, enhancing portability for everyday carry.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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
4.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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