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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, consider your primary needs. If a lightweight, versatile device that doubles as a tablet and is suitable for everyday computing and light tasks is what you're after, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 will meet your needs with its portability and 2-in-1 convertible feature. On the other hand, if you need a laptop for more power-intensive applications, like engineering, 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a more robust performance with a professional graphics card, though at the expense of added weight and decreased portability. Both have high-quality displays but the ThinkPad's larger screen offers a better experience for visual tasks at the cost of additional weight. The Zenbook prioritizes battery life and portability, while the ThinkPad focuses on performance and advanced features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent 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
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers modest gaming capabilities, suitable for less demanding games, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 comes with the more powerful Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics, enhancing performance in gaming and 3D tasks. Despite both having similar screen refresh rates and quality displays, the better GPU in the ThinkPad P16 provides smoother and more detailed visuals which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.4
8.3
5.5/10
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 Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a balance of performance and portability, leading to good suitability for engineering and design with its high-resolution display and competent CPU and integrated GPU; however, its advantages in portability and touch-screen feature as a 2-in-1 convertible may appeal to those who prioritize flexibility.
Software Development
7.6
8.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.9
8.2
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offer ample resolution, vivid displays, and brightness levels that ensure clarity and detail, enhancing everyday tasks such as web browsing, text editing, and video playback. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate their coverage of wide color gamuts, providing accuracy in colors that is necessary for tasks like photo editing, CAD work, and graphic design. However, when it comes to gaming or working with 3D applications, the lack of high refresh rates means that these laptops may not deliver as smooth an experience that is typically preferred by gamers or professionals working with fast-moving, real-time 3D graphics.
Portability
Excellent
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
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 Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a balance of solid performance with its Intel i7 processor and vivid visuals due to its high-resolution touchscreen, all packaged in a slim, lightweight design that makes it highly portable with a respectable battery life.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
Battery
10.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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.
Cost
$1,400
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
Lenovo ThinkPad P16
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PCMag
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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