If you're looking for better graphics performance for activities like 3D rendering or gaming, the ASUS Vivobook 16X with its Nvidia RTX 4060 may be the preferred option. The Vivobook also offers a slightly larger screen and a better battery life, which can be important for extended use without charging. However, it is heavier and thus less portable than the Lenovo LOQ 16, which might be more convenient if you often carry your laptop around. The Lenovo, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and RTX 4050, is still a strong performer and could suit general use and engineering tasks effectively, plus it has a slightly higher portability score. Both share similar prices and come equipped with the same storage and RAM, so your choice may lean towards the ASUS if graphics and longer battery are priorities, or the Lenovo for better portability and slightly higher build quality and keyboard scores. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo LOQ 16 have panels with sufficient resolution and brightness, making activities like web browsing and document editing clear and comfortable. In engineering and design tasks, where color accuracy matters, both laptops provide good coverage of professional color gamuts, ensuring that colors in projects appear precise and consistent. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screens' lower refresh rates limit the smoothness of motion, which can be a drawback for fast-paced games or 3D rendering that benefit from higher refresh rates for a better visual experience.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X provides high performance with an Intel i7 processor and ample RAM for multitasking, balanced with a high-quality, color-accurate screen making it suitable for both work and entertainment, while its moderate weight and battery life offer reasonable portability. The Lenovo LOQ 16, on the other hand, features a similar setup with an AMD Ryzen processor and comparable RAM, but shines with a slightly better quality keyboard and superior speaker quality, although it is a bit heavier and has a slightly lower battery life, leaning more towards stationary use rather than on-the-go computing.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which is a notch above the Lenovo LOQ 16's Nvidia RTX 4050, providing a slight edge in gaming and 3D applications. While both laptops have high refresh rate displays conducive to smooth visual experiences, the ASUS has a lower refresh rate compared to the Lenovo, which could be a consideration for fast-paced gaming where screen responsiveness is crucial.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16X to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X stands out for engineering and design use because it features a high-performing Intel i7 CPU, a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, ample RAM, and a screen that covers a high percentage of color gamuts, providing accurate visual representation. Meanwhile, the Lenovo LOQ 16, also suited for the same tasks, has a capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, a competent Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, and a high-resolution screen, but it offers a lower color accuracy compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo LOQ 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
7.4/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have 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 Vivobook 16X and the Lenovo LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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