ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2). 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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

sustainable materials used

compact and lightweight

higher price point

no HDMI port

limited upgradeability

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.05 cm x 25.9 cm x 1.89 cm 29.94 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Cool silver Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 13.3" - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
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, 178° viewing angle, Low Power, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
Features Intel Optane Memory Supported -
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 96 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 22.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, haptic feedback, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
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 with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number L2014W -
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