The ASUS Vivobook 16 is typically less expensive with more storage and a larger screen, which is beneficial for multitasking and visual workspace but makes it less portable. Its performance is solid for general use and engineering tasks. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, on the other hand, is slightly more expensive with a higher quality portable design, better battery life, and a touchscreen. It also has superior build quality and keyboard, making it a premium business laptop option. While both have similar RAM and processors, the ThinkPad is more suitable for mobility and general business use, whereas the Vivobook offers more screen real estate and storage for stationary work and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a display that is adequate for daily tasks and some engineering applications but falls short for gaming and 3D work due to a lower refresh rate and less vibrant color reproduction. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 delivers a higher quality display with better color accuracy, crucial for engineering and design work, and is also comfortable for general use with its higher resolution and brightness. However, like the Vivobook, it doesn't cater well to gaming or 3D-focused users because it also has a refresh rate that isn't suited for the fast-paced visuals those activities often require.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 boasts ample screen real estate with its 16-inch display, providing a comfortable viewing experience for general use, accompanied by solid battery life and performance thanks to its Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of RAM, making it great for multitasking. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while having a smaller 13.3-inch screen, offers a more portable design with its lighter weight and longer battery life, top-notch keyboard quality and a superior touch-enabled display, lending itself well to on-the-go productivity without sacrificing high performance also with a Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of RAM.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated graphics and standard screen refresh rates; the Vivobook's AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and the ThinkPad's AMD Radeon 680M offer comparable performance for casual gaming but may struggle with high-end games. While both have similar CPUs, the ThinkPad's superior screen quality enhances the visual experience, but neither laptop is specifically designed for the heavy demands of advanced gaming or intensive 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 with an AMD Ryzen CPU and its integrated Vega 8 graphics is suitable for engineering and design tasks, offering a larger screen for more workspace, but at the expense of a bit of portability and with a non-touch display.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for content creation.
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
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS Vivobook 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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