The ASUS Vivobook 16X is less expensive and offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks thanks to its higher-end graphics card. It's suitable for gaming, has a number pad, and a long battery life but is larger and heavier which may affect portability. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, on the other hand, is more portable, has higher build quality, advanced heat management, fan noise control, and a touchscreen with higher resolution. It is suitable for business use and has features like facial recognition and a backlit keyboard, but it is more expensive and does not perform as well as the ASUS for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga have displays that offer clear images and good viewing angles with resolutions that make text and images sharp enough, alongside brightness levels that ensure easy visibility. In engineering and design, their screens offer wide color coverage that ensures accurate color representation critical for detailed work. However, their lower refresh rates, while not detracting from tasks like browsing or design work, do not support the smoother visuals demanded by high-framerate gaming or fluid 3D modeling.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a strong processor and graphics unit, making it suitable for more demanding general use and light gaming, but it can be heavier and bulkier, which could hinder portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga provides a high-quality, lighter and very portable 2-in-1 option with better battery life, but it may not be as powerful for performance-intensive tasks. Both have sufficient memory and storage for everyday tasks, quality screens, and are equipped with features suitable for general use such as good keyboards and speakers.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 16X and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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."
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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