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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen and powerful AMD processor with a decent Nvidia graphics card, suitable for general use and some engineering applications but not as strong in 3D/machine learning tasks. It is lighter, enhancing its portability, and it also has a longer battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, which is beneficial if you're on the go. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, although heavier, has a better screen resolution and quality, making it ideal for tasks requiring visual precision such as video editing and CAD work. It also comes with a professional-grade Nvidia graphics card and superior build quality, which may appeal to professionals in engineering and design. Both are similarly priced, so your choice should depend on balancing portability and battery life with screen quality and GPU demands for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers satisfactory visuals for the average user with its resolution and brightness, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16's higher resolution and brightness levels make it excellent for everyday tasks, enhancing details and visibility. For engineering and design, the ThinkPad P16 outshines the Zenbook Pro 17 with better coverage of professional color gamuts, ensuring more precise color reproduction which is crucial for those fields. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D work due to their lower refresh rates, which means they may not provide as smooth of an experience as models specifically tailored for those demanding applications.
Portability
Good
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is preferred for general use as it combines a robust CPU and ample RAM with high screen quality and good portability, supported by a decent battery life; however, it has half the storage capacity of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers exceptional keyboard and speaker quality for a more comfortable and immersive experience, despite being less portable and having a heavier build, which could be a drawback for users frequently on-the-go.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.9
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor, Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and 1080p screen, offers solid performance for engineering and design tasks but may not handle the most demanding workflows as effectively as the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, which is equipped with a higher-end Intel i7-12800HX CPU, Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, and a higher-resolution display. While both have quality IPS panels, the ThinkPad P16's screen has a remarkable level of detail and color accuracy, essential for precise engineering and design work; however, it is less portable and has a heavier build compared to the more portable but slightly less powerful Zenbook Pro 17.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.9
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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