If you're on a tight budget and need a larger screen for tasks like watching movies or multitasking, the ASUS Vivobook 16 is a more cost-effective option and offers decent performance for everyday tasks. However, if you prefer a more premium build, better portability, and potentially longer battery life for on-the-go use, investing in the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is sensible, especially if you frequently travel or work remotely and appreciate a lighter, more compact laptop. Keep in mind, for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or intensive engineering software, you might benefit from a device with higher specs regardless of the brand. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its robust CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, handles demanding tasks and provides a larger, clearer screen, which is essential for engineering and design work, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is easier to carry around and has a high-quality keyboard, which benefits frequent travel or typing-intensive tasks without sacrificing much screen quality. Both laptops manage operating noise well, ensuring a quieter working environment, which is beneficial during extended work sessions.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
6.4/10
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ThinkBook 13x's higher resolution and brightness make it easier to read text and view content, whereas the Vivobook 16 has a lower resolution which may not be as crisp. In engineering and design, the ThinkBook 13x's superior color gamut coverage ensures more accurate colors for professional work, which is less of a priority for the Vivobook 16. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D due to their poor refresh rates, although their resolutions and panel types are adequate for non-gaming tasks.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$669
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with a robust CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth multitasking and keeps up with demanding applications, while its large screen offers clear visuals, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks; however, its size compromises portability when compared to the sleeker Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which also provides strong performance and good battery life, wrapped up in a more travel-friendly package with a comfortable keyboard, making it a preferable option for those frequently on the move.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 may offer a decent graphics card suitable for moderate gaming and 3D applications, as well as a screen with a fair refresh rate which is helpful for smoother visuals in games and dynamic work. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while also equipped with a capable graphics card, is likely to have a higher-quality screen, but the smaller size and possibly lower refresh rate might not be as optimal for fast-paced gaming or 3D tasks as the Vivobook.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x to be 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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."
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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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