The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 will offer superior performance for tasks like gaming, 3D work, and machine learning, owing to its advanced processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it's heavier and not as portable as the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which is lighter and has a 2-in-1 design that allows it to be used as a tablet as well. The Lenovo also has a longer battery life, making it better suited for on-the-go use. If portability and versatility are more important than high-end performance and you can handle a higher price point, the Lenovo would be a better choice. 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers high performance with a top-tier CPU and ample RAM, alongside a high-quality screen suited for both work and entertainment, though it trades off some portability and has a shorter battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga balances solid general performance with extreme portability, a longer-lasting battery, and a screen that supports touch, making it well-suited for on-the-go users who value versatility without needing the highest performance.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which make it excellent for graphic-intensive tasks and fluid visual experiences. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is equipped with the considerably less capable integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it adequate for less demanding games and 3D applications but not suited for high-end gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 surpasses the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga in engineering and design use primarily due to its superior CPU and GPU, favoring performance in tasks like 3D modeling and computations, along with a larger, higher-quality screen. However, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers greater portability with a lighter build and longer battery life, plus the versatility of being a 2-in-1 convertible with touchscreen capabilities, which may appeal to users prioritizing flexibility and mobility over raw power.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS has an edge over the Lenovo due to a higher resolution and brighter display, offering crisp, clear visuals and better viewability in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, the ASUS stands out with a wider color range, supporting more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, thus ensuring greater color accuracy for professional tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS lags behind with a lower refresh rate, resulting in less smooth visual motion, which is a drawback compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates for these purposes.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$725
$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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga both have very 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 Zephyrus M16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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."
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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