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Updated January 10, 2024·

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 have different strengths. The Zenbook has a larger screen and may be better suited for tasks that require a bit more graphical horsepower, thanks to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card. This could make it suitable for light gaming or 3D applications. The ThinkPad Z16, on the other hand, features a high-resolution OLED screen and a more compact form factor, making it ideal for professionals who need accurate color representation for tasks like photo or video editing. It's also lighter, enhancing portability. However, the ThinkPad may not handle graphically-intensive tasks as well as the Zenbook. If mobility and screen quality are more important to you and you're focused on general use or media editing, consider the ThinkPad Z16. If you prefer a larger screen and better performance for graphics-intensive tasks at the expense of some portability and screen resolution, the Zenbook Pro 17 could be the better option. Keep in mind that this advice is based on the specifications provided and the actual performance may vary. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
  • The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Best in class speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.2
Zenbook Pro 17
ThinkPad Z16
8.5
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Zenbook Pro 17
ThinkPad Z16
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Zenbook Pro 17
ThinkPad Z16
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.2
Zenbook Pro 17
ThinkPad Z16
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,500
Zenbook Pro 17
ThinkPad Z16
$1,120
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 costs $1,120.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.3
Zenbook Pro 17
ThinkPad Z16
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.9
Zenbook Pro 17
ThinkPad Z16
6.7
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
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 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.1
Zenbook Pro 17
ThinkPad Z16
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
Zenbook Pro 17
ThinkPad Z16
8.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.9
Zenbook Pro 17
ThinkPad Z16
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 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 Z16 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is good.

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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Zenbook Pro 17Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
ASUS Zenbook Pro 17Lenovo ThinkPad Z16

GENERAL

Price
$1,500
$1,120
Release Date
June 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74''14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62''
Weight
5.18 lbs4.27 lbs
Width
15.55"13.95"
Depth
10.18"9.35"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HXAMD Ryzen 7 6850H
RAM
32 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
1024 GB2048 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
76 Wh72 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"16"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
1920 x 10803840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits393 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/108/10
Portability Score
7.1/107.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/109.6/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
20
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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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