The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its high-end processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics. It also has a higher-resolution OLED screen, which is great for color-sensitive work but comes at a higher price. However, its larger size and heavier weight reduce its portability compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6. The Yoga 6, on the other hand, offers adequate performance for general use and lighter engineering tasks at a lower price point and boasts longer battery life and better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight. 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
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a more potent CPU and GPU, larger and higher-quality OLED screen, and more storage, which all contribute to its excellence for general use, albeit at a cost to its weight and battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6, on the other hand, is significantly lighter and boasts longer battery life, making it highly portable and good for general use, but it has less storage and its screen is smaller with lower resolution compared to the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.1/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which is substantially more powerful for these purposes than the integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics in the Lenovo Yoga 6. While both have the same screen refresh rate, the superior GPU in the ASUS provides a significant advantage for demanding visual applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is ideal for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and large, high-resolution OLED screen, which is beneficial for detailed graphics work. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6, while still suitable for engineering, has a less powerful AMD Ryzen integrated GPU and a smaller, lower-resolution IPS screen, but offers greater portability and flexibility as a convertible device.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Yoga 6 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
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
8.3/10
6.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X boasts superior screen resolution, brightness, and a high-quality panel type, making it excellent for general use and detail-rich tasks like engineering and design, where it also covers wider color gamuts essential for color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate is less optimal for gaming and 3D work, where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers adequate brightness and resolution for general tasks and decent color coverage for engineering and design, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to an unsuitable refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$860
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
"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."
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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