When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, consider how you will use the laptop. If budget is a primary concern and your tasks are not very demanding, such as browsing and office applications, the ASUS offers a large screen and portability at a lower cost. The Lenovo, on the other hand, is built for power users with a more robust processor and graphics card, making it better for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. However, it's heavier and more expensive. The Lenovo also has a higher resolution screen, which could be advantageous for creative work, but it may also contribute to a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS. Choose the ASUS for cost efficiency and everyday use, or the Lenovo for demanding tasks and better display quality, while accepting the higher price and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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 speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, is judged fair for general use due to its modest performance capabilities and a battery life that supports around 6 hours of typical usage, contrasting with the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 which is equipped with a more robust Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, it thus offers better performance and longevity with around 10 hours of battery life, alongside a high-resolution screen, garnering it a good general use reputation. While the Vivobook is lighter and thus more portable, the ThinkPad P16's superior screen quality, increased RAM, and better battery life make it a more capable but less portable option for demanding use cases.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is regarded as good for gaming and 3D tasks largely due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17's integrated Intel graphics, which provide fair performance. Additionally, both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, but the ThinkPad P16 complements this with a higher screen quality including better resolution, which would deliver a crisper and more detailed gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has lower-tier components like an Intel i3 processor, UHD Graphics integrated GPU, and a full HD screen, which may limit its ability to handle complex engineering software and high-resolution design tasks compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, which boasts a more powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and a sharper 4K screen for more demanding tasks. While the Vivobook is lighter and thus more portable, the ThinkPad offers superior keyboard and speaker quality, though at a heavier weight and cost, making it more suitable for intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
8.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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
6.2/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its adequate resolution and brightness, offers a satisfactory visual experience for everyday tasks, but its limited color gamut hampers precision in engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate detracts from the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, on the other hand, boasts a high-quality display that accurately represents colors, making it ideal for professionals in engineering and design who require true-to-life color fidelity, even though its refresh rate doesn't cater to the optimal gaming experience. For general use, both laptops are more than capable, but the ThinkPad P16's superior color accuracy and brightness offer a more vivid and enjoyable viewing experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$1,449
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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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