When considering the ASUS Vivobook 16 versus the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, the choice often comes down to budget and use case. The Vivobook typically offers great value and decent performance for everyday tasks, making it suitable for general use at a lower cost. On the other hand, the ThinkPad T14 often attracts professionals with its robust build quality, better keyboard, and enterprise features; it's well-suited for business environments and can handle more demanding applications. If your work involves travel or long hours away from a power source, the ThinkPad's typically superior battery life and portability may justify the higher investment. However, if your use is more casual and price is a major factor, the Vivobook could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad T14.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 typically offers a balance of performance and screen quality, suitable for everyday tasks, while maintaining a reasonable price. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 exceeds in CPU and RAM efficiency, superior keyboard quality, and longer battery life, making it a better option for demanding applications and extended use away from a power source, despite often coming at a higher cost and being less portable due to its robust build.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its robust CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU excels in demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, which is essential for engineering and design, while its high-quality screen enhances visual precision. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, although slightly less powerful in terms of graphics, offers a balance of performance and portability with a comfortable keyboard and quieter operation, making it suitable for engineering tasks and use in quieter environments or on the go.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 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.
Software Development
7.3/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
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
6.4/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its fair screen quality, provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and basic engineering work, but it lacks the high color accuracy that professionals require for precision design tasks. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers better screen quality with more accurate colors and higher brightness, making it a solid choice for general use and demanding engineering and design applications. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth visuals needed for fast-paced action or detailed 3D rendering.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$669
$1,241
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 have GPUs that can handle casual gaming and 3D tasks, but they may struggle with more demanding games due to limitations in refresh rates and graphical power. While both have capable CPUs and decent screen quality, enthusiasts looking for smooth, high-end gaming might find the performance inadequate compared to laptops with higher-end GPUs and faster screens.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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