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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers superior display quality with its OLED screen and is better suited for creative professionals looking for high color accuracy and resolution. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, with its high-refresh-rate IPS display and more powerful graphics card, is tailor-made for intensive gaming and heavier graphic workloads, although you'll sacrifice some battery life. The Zenbook is slightly more portable and has a more premium feel, with design features conducive to business environments. If prioritized portability, display quality, and a professional appearance, choose the ASUS, but for high-end gaming performance and better high-speed screen capabilities, go for the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X comes with a vibrant OLED screen, slightly lighter build, and boasts better battery life, making it more suitable for general use where screen quality and portability are key; whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, while still offering a quality experience for general tasks, is somewhat heavier and has shorter battery life, but may be preferred by those who prioritize a stronger CPU and GPU combination for power-intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.4
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5's more advanced GPU and higher screen refresh rate than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X makes it better suited for gaming and 3D applications. While both laptops have high-quality screens and capable CPUs, gaming performance is particularly enhanced by the Lenovo's screen which offers a smoother visual experience, an important aspect for fast-paced games and 3D rendering.
Content Creation
8.5
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offer clear and bright displays with high resolution, providing a pleasant visual experience for everyday tasks such as browsing and video playback. For engineering and design, both laptops have displays with broad color coverage, ensuring accurate and vibrant color representation crucial for professional editing and modeling work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can result in less fluid visuals and responsiveness, which are key factors for an immersive and competitive gaming experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,170
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,170.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen, which offers superior color accuracy and contrast, and an Intel i7 CPU paired with an RTX 3060 GPU that handles design software smoothly. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is also a strong candidate for such tasks with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, which excel in demanding computations, although its screen offers lower color coverage and lesser resolution compared to the Zenbook, which may matter for design precision.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,170 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 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."
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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