Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLEDvsLenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5

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Asus
ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
Zenbook Pro 16X OLED

Quick Stats

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED delivers exceptional performance with its Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA RTX graphics card.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED boasts an exceptional build with premium and functional design elements.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED boasts an impressive display with vibrant colors and excellent contrast.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED features a stunning 16-inch OLED display with high-end components and speakers inside it.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5
ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 delivers impressive performance with smooth handling of demanding tasks.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 boasts exceptional build quality and a premium design overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 has an excellent and vibrant 16-inch display with great brightness levels.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 boasts a high-resolution display with up to 600 nits of brightness.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
#6
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5
Winner
#3
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
#473
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5
#110
Winner
Display
Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
#29
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5
#140
Performance
Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
#22
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5
#61
Build
Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
#505
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5
#757
Features
Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
#36
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5
#122

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13905H
Intel Core i9-12900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 140W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 95W)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED

Strengths

gorgeous 16 inch OLED display with its 3.2 K resolution, 120 hertz refresh rate, 0.2 millisecond response time
excellent performance out of its core I9 processor
RTX 4080 provided a lot of Graphics horsepower, especially when it comes to video editing that worked out really well
Ergo lift hinge design provides nice typing angle and helps increase airflow for thermal management
haptic touchpad with excellent feedback and responsiveness
six speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos for great spatial audio

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5

Strengths

The X1 extreme is one of my favorite thinkpads because I feel it's the right combination of performance, battery, and portability.
It's not too big to carry around in your bag while providing the performance you need for Creative work or any other professional tasks that require a powerful GPU and CPU.
The design is your typical ThinkPad in black with red accents, and the body is made of magnesium and carbon fiber which are light and durable materials.
The display is great for Creative work indoors and Outdoors, it's bright, great contrast, and color, no complaints here.
I can comfortably type on the keyboard every day, it has great key travel spacing and layout.
The speakers sound great, they're tuned by Dolby Atmos and you can play with the audio settings from the Lenovo Vantage app.
It's very easy to upgrade the RAM, there are seven screws at the bottom which you don't need to worry about losing.

Weaknesses

This laptop attracts fingerprints especially around the Palm rest area so having a microfiber cloth nearby helps.
The X-rite color assistant pre-installed crashes after looking around Reddit and support forums, it's supposed to help calibrate the display and let you easily switch color profiles.
Sometimes the fan noise is noticeable when using Microsoft teams or watching YouTube videos.
I'm not a big gamer but playing Call of Duty Warzone with the GPU that came with this review unit had an average experience.
The battery life is around 5 hours which is fine, it can go up or down depending on the type of usage that day.
The charger is a little big so it'll take up a lot of space in your bag
I'm not a fan of USB type A ports, I'd rather replace these with more USBC ports.
Read Full Reviews

Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is a powerhouse laptop designed for creatives, boasting a stunning 16-inch OLED display with 3.2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by a robust Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics, this laptop delivers exceptional performance for demanding tasks like video editing and 3D modeling. However, its battery life falls short of expectations, making it less suitable for on-the-go use.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 is a powerhouse laptop that balances performance with portability in a durable ThinkPad body. Its magnesium and carbon fiber construction makes it a premium device, while its 16-inch display offers great brightness and contrast for indoor and outdoor use. With various configuration options, this laptop caters to professionals who need a powerful GPU and CPU for creative work or other demanding tasks.

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