For general use and portability, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is more suitable, as it is lighter, more affordable, and has a decent battery life. However, if you need more power for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a more robust processor, better graphics performance, and more RAM. The ThinkPad also excels in build quality and keyboard feel, important for extensive typing or professional work, but it's heavier and less portable. The ASUS has an OLED display which is superior for vibrant colors and high contrast, while the Lenovo has a higher resolution IPS display enabling sharper images for detailed work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very 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 build quality
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM compared to the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, which leads to better performance for general use, along with a higher resolution screen and longer battery life despite its larger size and heavier weight that result in lower portability. The ASUS, on the other hand, offers an OLED screen known for vibrant colors and is lighter with a more compact design, making it easier to carry around, but it falls short on performance and battery life in comparison.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 provides a fair gaming experience with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making visuals smoother but less powerful in graphics performance. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a more advanced Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU which is significantly better for gaming and 3D tasks despite a lower screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
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 Pro 14 is good.
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.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2/10
8.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.4/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offer displays with clear images and brightness suitable for a variety of environments due to their panel type and resolution. In engineering and design, their high color accuracy and wide color gamut coverage ensure precise color representation which is crucial for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, their screens fall short because they lack the high refresh rate preferred for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$1,449
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"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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