ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution oled display

sleek modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

relatively heavy build

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

heavy design

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.05 cm x 25.9 cm x 1.89 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminum Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Cool silver Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 550 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, HDR 500 True Black, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Optane Memory Supported Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 96 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Repairability Index 7 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number L2014W -
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