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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is often more expensive and has an OLED display for vibrant colors, making it excellent for creators and professional work that requires color accuracy. It's less suitable for intensive gaming due to a lower refresh rate, but its premium design and high-resolution touchscreen offer great general-use and engineering performance. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 7, usually less expensive, is geared towards gaming with its higher refresh rate IPS screen and more powerful graphics card, but without a touchscreen and with slightly lower color accuracy. Despite being slightly heavier, the Legion 7 is also well-suited for general and engineering use cases. Both have similar processing power and memory, with decent but not standout battery life. Consider the Legion 7 if gaming is a priority without compromising much on other tasks, or the Zenbook Pro 16X if you need a more business-oriented laptop with superior screen quality. 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
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Content Creation
8.5
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 7 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Lenovo Legion 7 both offer high resolution and brightness, coupled with panel types that render crisp and vibrant visuals, making them ideal for general use and detailed work in engineering and design due to their impressive color coverage. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D because their screens don't have high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced action. Gamers and 3D artists often prioritize refresh rate over resolution and color accuracy for a more fluid visual experience.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is considered very good for general use due to its excellent battery life and high portability score, whereas the Lenovo Legion 7, while still good for general use, has a lower battery life and portability score. Additionally, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has superior screen quality with OLED technology, which can make a significant difference in the visual experience for users.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.8
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 7 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X's gaming and 3D prowess is attributed to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and an OLED screen with a lower refresh rate, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and an IPS screen with a higher refresh rate, making it better suited for fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is renowned for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, high-quality NVIDIA RTX 3060 graphics, and OLED screen with excellent color accuracy and contrast. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 7 similarly excels with an AMD Ryzen processor, plenty of RAM for multitasking, superior NVIDIA RTX 3070 graphics for demanding tasks, and an IPS screen with good color representation and contrast, although it's a bit heavier, reducing portability.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6.5 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 | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
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 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 Legion 7
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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