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Updated March 22, 2024·
If performance in intensive tasks such as 3D workflows, machine learning, or gaming is a high priority for you, and you're willing to invest more, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 could serve you better, though it may be less portable due to its size. On the other hand, if you highly value a balance between portability, battery life, and cost for general use or business applications, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 may be a more suitable and economical choice, bearing in mind it may not handle demanding applications as smoothly as the ASUS. 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 X13
- 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
13.3in
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 X13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 boast screens with high resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid image quality suited for everyday tasks. Their ability to display a wide range of colors makes them suitable for engineering and design work where precision in color representation is crucial. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM which makes it great for demanding tasks, but it's larger and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while still delivering solid performance and screen quality for everyday use, is more portable due to its smaller size and longer battery life, and it also typically has a high-quality keyboard, which is great for frequent typists.
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
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13's GPU and screen refresh rate are less advanced, yielding just adequate performance for these activities. Furthermore, although both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the ASUS's gaming and 3D prowess still edges out the Lenovo due to the very important factors of GPU and refresh rate.
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 X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality dedicated GPU, supports demanding engineering applications and provides a vibrant screen for design tasks, but it's less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offers a balance with good performance, a high-quality keyboard, and greater portability for active professionals, although its speakers and operating noise might be less impressive compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
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 ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.1
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 X13 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
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,459
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,459.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,459 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 11.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 8.46" | |
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 | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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