The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is more portable and less expensive, making it suitable for general use and travel. However, it may lag behind in more intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, which is better equipped for engineering work with stronger performance but is heavier and pricier. The ThinkPad also offers better build quality and input devices, which might be critical if you spend long hours on your laptop. The Zenbook's OLED screen offers vibrant colors and higher refresh rates, great for multimedia, but the ThinkPad has a higher resolution display, benefiting precision work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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
7.5/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its lighter weight and OLED screen offering vibrant colors and high brightness, is ideal for those who prioritize portability and screen quality for general use, although with lesser battery life. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 delivers powerful performance through a higher-tier CPU and more RAM, a brilliant screen with more workspace, and longer battery life, making it suitable for users who require a robust machine for more demanding tasks, albeit at the cost of reduced portability due to its increased weight.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.3/10
8.5/10
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 Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is labeled very good for engineering and design use due to its more powerful i7 processor, double the RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, which enhances performance for demanding applications, as well as a higher-resolution screen that might offer clearer image detail. Contrastingly, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, while still good, features a less powerful i5 processor, half the RAM, integrated graphics that are less capable for intensive tasks, but comes with an OLED display and is considerably lighter, favoring portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
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 Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 both offer high-resolution OLED displays with excellent color accuracy, making them ideal for tasks that require precise color rendition, such as graphic design and photo editing, hence their suitability for general use and engineering. Their color gamut coverage meets professional standards, which aligns with the needs of engineering and design professionals who rely on accurate color representation for their work. However, their lower refresh rates are not optimal for gaming and 3D applications, which require fast-refreshing screens to render smooth motion and quick visual feedback.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$575
$1,449
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a higher screen refresh rate which is favorable for smoother gameplay and better 3D visual experiences, but it's equipped with an integrated GPU that is less powerful for gaming compared to the dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU in the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, which provides superior graphics performance suitable for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks. Despite the ASUS Zenbook having a better screen refresh rate, the ThinkPad P16's stronger CPU and graphical capabilities make it a more suitable choice for intense gaming and 3D applications.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"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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