When choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Lenovo V15, consider your primary needs. The ASUS is likely to offer superior performance for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its higher-end components. However, this also means it's less portable and may have a shorter battery life than the Lenovo V15, which could be a downside if you're often on-the-go. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15, while more affordable and possibly offering longer battery life, might not handle demanding applications as smoothly. If your work involves basic computing tasks, then the Lenovo V15 may be sufficient and a more economical 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
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, with a high-end CPU, superior RAM performance, and striking screen quality, caters to users needing robust processing power and visual clarity, yet sacrifices are seen in battery life and portability due to its gaming-grade hardware. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 offers moderate CPU and RAM capabilities adequate for everyday tasks, alongside better battery life and portability, but lacks in screen quality and overall performance for more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 excels in gaming and 3D because it boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, crucial for smooth and detailed visuals in intensive tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 lags behind due to its integrated AMD Vega 7 GPU, which is less capable for demanding graphics tasks, and its lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, which means on-screen movement will not be as fluid.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is preferred for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which are superior for demanding tasks, and its high-quality IPS display supports an extensive color range and higher resolution for detailed visuals.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
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
5.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16's higher resolution and superior brightness offer clearer and more vibrant visuals, while the Lenovo V15's lower resolution and dimmer display lead to less impressive image quality. In engineering and design, where color accuracy is critical, the M16's broad color gamut ensures precise color representation necessary for detailed work, outshining the V15's more limited color range. For gaming and 3D applications, the M16's screen falls short due to a lower refresh rate that can't keep up with fast-paced visuals, whereas both laptops' moderate resolutions and panel types do not significantly benefit gamers.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 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
$579
$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 V15 costs $579.
"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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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