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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a blend of portability and performance with a vivid OLED display, suitable for general use and light to moderate engineering or creative tasks. Its battery life is decent, and it's lighter than the Lenovo, making it easier to carry around. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 provides superior battery life and is better equipped for demanding engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning due to a more powerful dedicated GPU. It has a brighter and higher-resolution display that may be more beneficial for detailed work. The ThinkPad is heavier, which may affect portability, and it's typically more expensive, but professionals requiring advanced capabilities might find its features justify the cost and weight. Choose the Vivobook if you need a mix of portability and performance at a lower price, or opt for the ThinkPad P16 if your work demands high-end performance and you are less concerned about cost and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.9
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED display known for vivid colors and deep blacks, which is ideal for both general use and professional design tasks that require a wide color gamut and high contrast, but its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion is crucial. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers very good screen quality for general tasks and design work due to its high-resolution display that can cover a broad color spectrum, ensuring accuracy for detailed projects; however, it similarly falls short for gaming and 3D with a refresh rate that doesn't match the fluidity demanded by those activities. Both laptops would excel in productivity and creative scenarios, but dedicated gamers or those working extensively with 3D might seek options with higher refresh rates to benefit their specific needs.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
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 S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a high-quality OLED display, a powerful CPU, and relatively good portability with moderate battery life, making it well-suited for general use with the added appeal of vibrant screen colors and a lighter build. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, although heavier and less portable, provides a robust CPU, ample RAM, a dedicated graphics unit, and a longer-lasting battery, alongside a high-resolution IPS screen, which ensures durable performance and high screen quality for more demanding general use tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is well-suited for gaming and 3D due to its higher screen refresh rate, providing a smoother visual experience, but its integrated graphics may limit performance in highly demanding tasks. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU for more complex 3D tasks, with a screen quality built for sharp visuals, despite a lower refresh rate which could be less fluid for some fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED in engineering and design tasks mainly due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, which is superior to the Vivobook's integrated Iris Xe graphics, and its higher resolution display, ensuring finer detail and more workspace. Although the ThinkPad P16 is heavier and less portable, it compensates with its excellent keyboard quality and less operating noise, making it very good for intensive tasks, while the Vivobook's OLED screen offers better color coverage but must rely on integrated graphics, which are less suited for demanding engineering software.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very 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
7.9
8.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$990 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.03" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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