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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 involves considering your priorities. The ASUS Vivobook is less expensive, with good general performance and a high-quality OLED screen which makes it great for everyday use and media consumption. It's also relatively lightweight, adding to its portability. However, if you need a laptop with higher performance for engineering tasks or more intensive 3D work, and you don't mind spending more, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers better performance, a higher resolution touch screen, more storage and memory, and a more premium build, but it is slightly heavier and more expensive. Both are not ideal for intensive gaming despite having decent displays. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.6
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with a powerful Intel processor and a high-resolution OLED screen, is suitable for general use offering a good balance between performance and visual experience, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 excels in general use due to its superior RAM, high screen quality with a touchscreen feature, excellent keyboard, and a robust build, although it is slightly heavier and also provides a shorter battery life.
Screen Quality
8.9
8.5
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel offering vibrant colors and deep blacks with high resolution and brightness, making it visually appealing for general use and precision tasks in engineering and design. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, although not using OLED technology, provides a very good screen with robust color accuracy covering extensive color gamuts, which is paramount for professional design work. However, both laptops lack high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, resulting in a less ideal experience for those specific tasks.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
$1,120
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 costs $1,120.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a higher screen refresh rate which is crucial for smooth gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a more powerful GPU, which is very important for rendering and handling gaming graphics. Although both have high-quality OLED screens, the Vivobook's faster refresh rate may offer an edge in fast-paced games, whereas the ThinkPad's superior GPU will handle graphical tasks more efficiently.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
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
8.2
8.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 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 Z16 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$990 | $1,120 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 13.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.03" | 9.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 393 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
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 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
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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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Matthew S. Smith | September 2022
"Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
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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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