ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). 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 Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

stunning oled display

powerful intel i9 processor

high-quality build

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 24.92 cm x 2.15 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 2.34 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Celestial blue Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16" OLED
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 550 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, blue light reduction, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, 93% screen-to-body ratio Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
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 - Qualcomm NFA725A
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 92 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand, palm rest USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Pro Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number H2004W -
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