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Updated January 12, 2024·
Deciding between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, consider the following tradeoffs: if you prioritize graphics and creative work, the ASUS with its Nvidia RTX 3060 might suit you well, but if you prefer a laptop with a longer battery life and slightly lighter weight for better portability, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 would be your pick. The ThinkPad Z16 also offers a better CPU for multitasking and overall computing power. However, if a higher number of ports and a Windows 11 Pro operating system is essential for your work or business, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has these advantages. Both laptops boast OLED screens with high resolution, making them excellent for anyone requiring top-notch display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.7
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is a solid choice for gaming and 3D tasks with its capable Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, equipped with the competent but slightly less powerful AMD RX 6500M GPU, also supports similar activities. Both laptops feature high-quality OLED screens with 60Hz refresh rates, ensuring vivid visuals, though gaming enthusiasts typically look for higher refresh rates for smoother action.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.5
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X for engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offer vivid displays with high resolution and brightness, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. The ThinkPad Z16 excels in engineering and design because it covers a wider range of color gamuts, providing a more accurate color representation which is critical for professional editing and modeling. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for fluid motion, neither laptop is ideal as they have lower refresh rates that limit the smoothness and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Cost
$1,300
$1,120
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 costs $1,120.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, with high RAM and a quality screen, is ideal for multitasking and viewing high-resolution content, but its weight affects its portability despite having a good battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, also with ample RAM and an excellent screen, offers a lighter weight for better portability and a robust keyboard, making it a strong choice for those on the move who need to work efficiently. Both laptops feature quality CPUs, ensuring smooth performance for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.5
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both very 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
8.2
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 to have 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,120 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 393 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
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 ThinkPad Z16
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Matthew S. Smith | September 2022
"Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
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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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