When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Lenovo LOQ 16, consider this: The ASUS Zenbook 14 is more budget-friendly and tends to be lighter and more compact, making it suitable for on-the-go use and everyday tasks. However, if your work involves more demanding applications, like 3D modeling, gaming, or machine learning, the Lenovo LOQ 16, despite its higher price, often offers superior performance and a larger screen, which can enhance your workflow and experience. It's important to balance cost against your specific needs for performance and portability when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 outperforms the ASUS Zenbook 14 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Zenbook's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and 90Hz refresh rate. The stronger GPU of the Lenovo is very important for gaming and 3D rendering, while the higher refresh rate offers smoother visuals, whereas the ASUS may suffice for less demanding tasks but falls short for enthusiast-level gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 surpasses the ASUS Zenbook 14 in engineering and design capabilities, primarily due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, double the RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX GPU, which significantly enhances processing, multitasking, and graphics performance, which are crucial for engineering software and complex designs. While the ASUS Zenbook 14's OLED screen offers higher color accuracy and resolution beneficial for design work, the tradeoff comes in the form of lower screen size, half the RAM, and a less capable integrated GPU, making it less suited for demanding engineering applications.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's screen boasts a high resolution and panel quality great for everyday tasks and precise color representation essential for engineering and design work, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 also offers a quality display but with slightly less color accuracy. Neither laptop, however, has a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, making them less ideal for these uses. The Zenbook's superior color gamut coverage provides an edge for professional design tasks, demanding accurate color reproduction.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$670
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $670.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook 14, contributing to its better performance for general use, along with a larger and more versatile storage capacity. Despite the ASUS Zenbook being lighter and having a higher quality screen, the Lenovo's higher portability score and longer battery life make it a more well-rounded choice for general use purposes.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both 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
7.2/10
7.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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