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Updated January 10, 2024·
For better performance in intensive engineering tasks, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is a robust choice with its superior graphics card and processor, and is well-suited for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. Although it's not as portable as lighter models and has a lower portability score, it compensates with top-tier keyboard quality and long battery life. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a balance of performance and portability, with a lower weight and good battery life. Its dual display could enhance productivity, and while it has lower performance scores in engineering and 3D tasks compared to the Lenovo, it's still highly capable for general usage and creative work. The ASUS also boasts a high-quality OLED screen with superior color accuracy, making it an excellent option for users involving multimedia and where color fidelity is crucial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6
8.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's higher RAM and OLED screen contribute to a robust general-use experience with crisp visuals suited for various tasks, although its battery life and portability may not match some users' on-the-go needs. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while offering excellent keyboard quality and a larger screen, is heavier and less portable, making it less ideal for frequent travel despite its longer battery life and powerful CPU suited for more demanding applications.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.2
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When evaluating laptops for general use, both the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 have displays with high resolution and brightness, providing clear and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks. For engineering and design purposes, these laptops also excel due to their wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals who require color accuracy for their work are well-served. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates result in less fluid motion, which can be a drawback for fast-paced visuals that benefit from smoother frame transitions.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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
Good
Poor
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in engineering and design use with its high RAM, capable CPU, and quality OLED screen, although its integrated graphics might limit heavy 3D workload handling. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its professional-grade GPU suitable for intensive engineering graphics, superior screen resolution, and ample battery, trades off for less RAM and portability due to its size and weight.
Content Creation
8.6
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
Lenovo ThinkPad P16
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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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