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If performance for tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming is essential to your work or hobbies, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its robust hardware, excels and offers good value. However, keep in mind that its weight and size may limit its portability. On the other hand, if portability and flexibility are more critical for your daily activities, such as business meetings or travel, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, being lighter and featuring a 2-in-1 design, might be a more convenient option. While costing a bit more, the ThinkPad also tends to have excellent build quality and keyboard, but might not match the Zenbook Pro in raw performance. Battery life is also a consideration; heavier laptops often have larger batteries but can also consume more power, making the tradeoff between the two models important depending on whether you prioritize longevity or power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.0
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, which is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks than the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics in the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is fine for casual gaming but may not be ideal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's AMD Ryzen 7 and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti make it powerful for engineering tasks and its OLED screen offers vibrant colors for design work, yet it's heavier and thicker, affecting portability. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and high-resolution IPS display, provides a more portable option and a screen with sharper text, but it has less raw power for demanding engineering software compared to the Zenbook.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a high-resolution display and vibrant color reproduction, making it suitable for engineering and design work that relies on accurate color gamuts such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. Its screen excels in brightness and clarity which benefits any general usage scenario where a crisp and bright display enhances the experience. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are crucial to performance.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with a high-performing AMD processor and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card which makes it suitable for tasks that demand more power, while its OLED screen delivers vibrant colors for media consumption, but its relatively heavier weight could impact portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a more portable and convertible design with a higher resolution IPS touchscreen, making it a flexible choice for those on-the-go, though it might not match the ASUS's performance capability for graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.7
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.5
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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