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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and don't mind spending more, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 may be suitable, despite being less portable due to its size. On the other hand, if you seek a balance between performance and portability for general use or less demanding engineering work, value longer battery life, and are looking to save money, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is a reliable choice known for its durability and business-friendly features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 both offer screens with resolutions and brightness levels well-suited for everyday tasks and professional engineering and design work where detailed visuals and accurate color representation are crucial. They include panels that cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring that engineers and designers see precise and vivid colors. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to displays designed specifically for these purposes.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,241
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a balance of a powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance for most tasks, with a high-quality screen that is suitable for detailed visual work, yet it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while also providing efficient CPU and sufficient RAM for general use, is more portable and offers longer battery life, making it an excellent choice for users who prioritize mobility and working away from power outlets, but it may compromise slightly on screen real estate due to a typically smaller display.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.7
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a superior graphics processing unit (GPU) and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D graphics work; whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the Zenbook's performance in those areas, making it less ideal for those specific tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 often comes with high-end CPUs, ample RAM, powerful GPUs, and excellent screen quality, making it great for demanding engineering tasks and design work where detailed visuals are key. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while also having robust CPUs and sufficient RAM, is praised for its portability, durable keyboard, and is quieter, which suits professionals who value mobility and a comfortable typing experience along with competent performance for engineering software.
Content Creation
8.2
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,241 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 2.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.51" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 8.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 39.3 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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