EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro 16″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a lot better performing processor. It also offers more memory.
- 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro comes with Windows 11 Home and ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 with Windows.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For graphics performance 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro has a bit superior graphics card.
- 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro is thinner and more compact in size.
- 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro 16″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro 16″ | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | RTX 4000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 2880x1800 (2880 x 1800 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.22 lbs (2.82 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.98 x 9.72 x 0.98 inches | 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches |
| (35.51 x 24.69 x 2.49 cm) | (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 8, 2026 | December 8, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,799.00 | $5,799.21 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,799.00 | $5,799.21 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro 16″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro 16″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro 16″ summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less RAM overall for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card which is underwhelming great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only 2880x1800 resolution is weak for the 16″ 120 Hz display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is okay leaves room for improvement. It is quite on the heavier side at 6.22 lbs (2.82 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AR-DB96 Pro Extreme (Intel Ultra 9 386H, 32GB RAM, 4TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 16" 120Hz OLED Touch, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 16" 3K OLED (2880x1800, WQXGA+) 120Hz Touch Display (100% DCI-P3)
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 16 Cores (2.1GHz-4.9GHz, 18MB Intel Smart Cache)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
RAM: 32GB LPDDR5X 8533 (Onboard) | Hard Drive: 4TB Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year ASUS USA + Global Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0H4FKXD9J
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 4000 Ada Generation graphics card which is mediocre great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is superb for the 16-inch IPS screen. Your 2000gb SSD storage is okay but could be higher. It is quite on the heavier side at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS, 800 nits, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.6GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, LED Backlight; Graphic Card: RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect Lenovo manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0CF46M35M