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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks with a dedicated graphics card and a powerful processor, which is suitable for gaming too. However, this comes with lower portability due to its larger size and weight. If portability and a higher-quality screen are important, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is lighter, more compact, with a higher resolution and pixel density which makes for sharper images and text. It's also more budget-friendly but relies on integrated graphics, which limits its ability for intensive tasks and gaming compared to the ASUS. Both have good screens for general use and similar battery life, but the Zenbook has a slight edge in battery duration. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's high-resolution, bright display with a vibrant panel makes content look crisp and vivid, offering an enjoyable viewing experience. For engineering and design, the same laptop excels due to its wider color gamut coverage, ensuring that professionals see accurate colors and gradients for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because their displays don't have high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
13.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$650
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $650.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is favored for general use due to its combination of a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality OLED screen which is larger for immersive visual experience, but it is less portable and has a longer battery life than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, on the other hand, offers great general use capabilities with its latest Intel CPU, comparable RAM, and higher resolution IPS screen in a more portable form factor, yet it has shorter battery life and a smaller screen which may be less ideal for media-rich tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.4
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both equipped with graphics hardware and displays that offer a fair gaming and 3D performance; the Zenbook Pro 15 is powered by an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU with a standard 60Hz OLED screen, while the ThinkBook 13s has an Intel Iris Xe graphics chip paired with a high-resolution IPS display also at 60Hz refresh rate. The Zenbook's dedicated graphics chip is better suited for demanding graphical tasks, while the ThinkBook's display offers a sharper image; however, neither laptop has a high-refresh-rate screen, which limits their full potential in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 stands out for engineering and design with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, dedicated NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti GPU, and vibrant OLED screen, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s also suits engineering and design users with a competitive Intel i7 CPU and high-resolution IPS display, complemented by its superior portability and keyboard quality. However, the Zenbook's superior GPU and screen size make it more suitable for graphics-intensive tasks, while the ThinkBook's lighter weight and smaller screen may appeal more to users frequently on the move.
Content Creation
7.7
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s both have 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 ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $650 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 2.9 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 11.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 8.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
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 | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 336 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
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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The Verge
Monica Chin | July 2021
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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