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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 with its powerful Intel processor and RTX graphics card excels in intensive tasks such as 3D rendering and machine learning and is also equipped for intensive gaming. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16. The ThinkPad Z16, although lighter with a longer battery life and a higher portability score, has an AMD processor and GPU that may not match the ASUS in heavy multitasking and specialized engineering software. If top-notch display quality is vital for your work, both offer high-resolution OLED touchscreens, but the Lenovo provides slightly wider colorspace coverage. The Lenovo also has a better keyboard and webcam, attributes that might be appealing for daily use and virtual meetings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.7
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which is superior to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16's AMD RX 6500M GPU. Both laptops have quality OLED screens with similar refresh rates and resolutions, but the ASUS's more powerful GPU provides better performance for graphics-intensive activities.
Engineering and Design
9.0
8.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, is geared towards demanding engineering and design applications, complemented by a high-quality OLED screen; however, it is heavier and slightly less portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, which also boasts strong performance with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and AMD RX 6500M GPU, ample storage, and an exceptional OLED screen with higher resolution and brightness, making it a versatile choice for engineering tasks while offering easier mobility.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.5
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize high-quality visuals for work or general media consumption, the ZenBook Pro Duo with its vivid colors and high resolution offers a great viewing experience. For tasks like engineering, CAD, and graphic design where color accuracy is crucial, the ThinkPad Z16 shines with its wide color gamut coverage. However, for gaming or 3D modeling, both laptops may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, creating less fluid motion compared to laptops designed specifically for gaming.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,120
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 costs $1,120.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
393.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a high-resolution OLED touchscreen and powerful Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, making it excellent for general use that requires intense multitasking and vibrant display but is less portable due to its weight and battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is also equipped with a high-quality OLED display and boasts a solid AMD CPU and GPU combo; it is lighter and somewhat more compact, enhancing its portability while maintaining similar performance for general tasks.
Content Creation
8.7
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.3
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both very good for software development.
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
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,120 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 4.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 13.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 393 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
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 | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
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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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