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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo may be the better choice. However, if portability is crucial for you and you also need a laptop with a premium business appearance, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 could suit you better. It's also worth considering that the ZenBook has a higher refresh rate for smoother motion on-screen, which can be beneficial for designing and video editing, whereas the ThinkPad has a higher resolution for crisper images. For intensive tasks, both have enough RAM, but the ThinkPad comes with a larger storage capacity off the bat. Keep in mind that the ThinkPad generally costs more, and if you're concerned about battery life during typical use, both models offer similar duration, with the ThinkPad slightly ahead. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6
8.5
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS and Lenovo laptops offer screens with high resolution and brightness, resulting in sharp, vivid visuals suitable for a variety of tasks like web browsing and document handling. The excellent screen quality for engineering and design on the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 could be attributable to the wider color gamuts it covers, ensuring accurate color representation critical for professionals in these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where high refresh rates are key for smooth motion, both laptops fall short, making them less ideal for users focused on those activities.
Cost
$1,299
$1,120
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 costs $1,120.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in general use with its high-resolution OLED display for vibrant images, ample RAM for multitasking, and powerful Intel CPU, although it’s less portable and has shorter battery life compared to some competitors. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 boasts a larger high-quality screen, outstanding keyboard and build quality, and longer battery life, making it highly suitable for general use as well, despite being heavier which affects its portability.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is equipped for gaming and 3D applications with its high refresh rate OLED screen and dedicated Intel Iris Xe graphics, making it suitable for smooth visual performance. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers a larger OLED display with a standard refresh rate and an AMD RX 6500M GPU, providing strong graphics capabilities necessary for gaming and 3D tasks but with a potentially less fluid motion rendering compared to higher refresh rates. Both laptops have substantial processing power and high-quality screens, but if a highly responsive display is critical, the ASUS might be the preferred option.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its high refresh rate OLED screen, powerful Intel i7 CPU, and Iris Xe integrated graphics, caters to engineering and design tasks requiring good screen quality and processing power; however, it's slightly less portable. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 boasts a higher resolution OLED screen, a capable AMD Ryzen CPU, dedicated AMD graphics, and overall excellent build and input quality, making it well-suited for the same tasks but with a bit more emphasis on portability and user experience.
Content Creation
8.6
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 to have 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,120 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 13.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 393 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
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 | N/A | |
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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 Z16
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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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