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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is generally less expensive than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, which means you can save money while still getting a capable machine. If you are on a budget and need good performance for general use, 3D modeling, or engineering tasks, the Vivobook offers a solid balance with a good quality screen. However, if you prioritize top-of-the-line screen resolution, superior keyboard quality, a longer battery life for extended use without charging, and additional professional features, and are willing to invest more and handle a heavier device, the ThinkPad P16 is better suited for intensive work and professional environments. Keep in mind the ThinkPad is less portable due to its weight, which could be a drawback if you move around frequently. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, offering smoother visuals in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while also equipped for 3D and gaming with a capable Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, has a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz but compensates with a higher resolution display, which results in sharper images.
Content Creation
7.7
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.3
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16's higher resolution and superior panel type contribute to sharper images and better overall visual fidelity than the ASUS Vivobook 16X. When it comes to engineering and design, the ThinkPad P16 offers a wider color gamut, ensuring more precise color representation which is critical for professional applications that rely on color accuracy. Meanwhile, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, although their resolution and panel quality may still deliver decent picture quality for less refresh-dependent tasks.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X excels in engineering and design due to its formidable processor, substantial RAM, high-performance GPU, and satisfactory screen quality, geared towards efficient multitasking and graphical tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out with a superior processor, comparable RAM and GPU specifications, and an exceptionally high-resolution screen, favoring precision in design and computational tasks, but it trades off in weight and thickness, affecting portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16X | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"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."
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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