The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a balance between cost and performance, suitable for everyday tasks and light creative work at a more affordable price. It has a larger storage capacity but a less powerful, integrated GPU compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and is lighter, making it easier to carry around. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while more expensive, includes a professional-grade GPU and a high-resolution screen better suited for engineering applications, 3D rendering, and intensive tasks. The ThinkPad also has a higher capacity battery, but it is heavier, which could affect its portability. Choose the ASUS for general use and portability or the Lenovo for more demanding engineering and creative work, acknowledging the price difference and the tradeoff between performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
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
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.9/10
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a superior Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a higher screen resolution, making it better for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which has a lower-tier integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU and a lower screen resolution.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Vega 8 graphics, making it a capable option for engineering and design tasks; however, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16's more powerful Intel i7-12800HX CPU and Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU provide enhanced performance that's very good for such demanding work. While both laptops have good quality IPS screens, the ThinkPad P16 offers exceptional screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy that is crucial for precise engineering and design work, although this comes at a tradeoff of being less portable due to its greater weight and larger size.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
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 S 15 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
7.4/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
6.3/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for screen quality, the Vivobook's screen might not provide the sharpest images or brightest display which is more suitable for general use, whereas the ThinkPad P16 offers superior resolution and brightness suitable for both general use and more color-sensitive work in engineering and design thanks to its wider color gamut coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate significantly improves the experience, neither laptop excels, as they tend to prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the smoother motion provided by higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$908
$1,449
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with its AMD processors, solid battery life, and lightweight design, is a good fit for general use, providing a balance between performance and portability. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out with a more powerful Intel CPU, superior screen quality, and larger battery capacity, which make it well-suited for more demanding tasks, but it's less portable due to its higher weight.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"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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