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The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is likely to offer superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming due to higher-end specifications. It may also have a better build quality and display but will probably be heavier and less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15". The IdeaPad is likely more budget-friendly and could suffice for general use or lesser demanding tasks. It will be easier to carry but may not handle demanding applications as well. Consider the Zenbook Pro if top performance and build are priorities, and the IdeaPad if you need something more affordable and portable for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is deemed very good for general use because of its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and high-quality OLED screen, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which also offers good performance for general use with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and satisfactory screen but compensates with better battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.1
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is better for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high-resolution OLED display, which offer superior visual quality and performance compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which comes with a less capable integrated Vega 8 graphics solution and a lower resolution IPS display. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the superior GPU and screen quality of the ASUS contribute to a better gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.6
6.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers superior engineering and design capabilities due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, substantial memory, and excellent screen quality which are very important for such tasks, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" provides lower specs in these areas meaning it might not handle intensive tasks as smoothly. While the Lenovo is more portable and has a quieter operation which are somewhat important, these advantages don't compensate for its less powerful hardware and lower-quality screen, making it less suited for demanding engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.5
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Software Development
8.2
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
8.3
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness that make it excellent for general use and tasks requiring accurate color representation, like engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", with its adequate resolution and decent color production, is serviceable for everyday tasks and some design work, but like the Zenbook, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate and less impressive color coverage.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.0
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$741
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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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