Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ (21QEA00TCD) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Comparison summary
- ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is hands-down better laptop.
- Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 that is in ROG Flow Z13.
- For graphics performance ROG Flow Z13 has a lot better graphics card.
- ROG Flow Z13 has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD).
- ThinkPad features a bigger display. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- ThinkPad has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ (21QEA00TCD)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ (21QEA00TCD) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| - | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Intel Arc 140T | Radeon 8060S |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 13.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.16 x 9.87 x 0.93 inches | 11.81 x 8.03 x 0.51 inches |
| (35.97 x 25.07 x 2.36 cm) | (30 x 20.4 x 1.3 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 11, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,619.00 | $2,642.32 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,619.00 | $2,642.32 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ (21QEA00TCD)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ / ASUS ROG Flow Z13 vs other touchscreen laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad 16″ (21QEA00TCD) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad is an excellent value touchscreen laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It is very light at only 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg). Merely WUXGA resolution is underwhelming for the 16″ IPS screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable.
Lenovo ThinkPad Business Laptop: 16" WUXGA 1920x1200 Touchscreen • Intel Ultra 7 255H • 64 GB DDR5 • 2 TB NVMe SSD • W11P • Wi-Fi 7 Fingerprint Reader Thunderbolt 4 • Intel Arc 140T Graphics
『 Immersive Visual Experience 』16" WUXGA IPS 1920 x 1200 Pixels 500 nits brightness → Touchscreen → 100% sRGB → Perfect For Work, movies, and casual gaming.
『 Power-Packed Performance 』Intel Ultra 7 255H → 16 cores (6 P+ 10E) 16threads → Up to 5.1 GHz with Turbo Boost 24 MB Smart Cache → Intel Arc 140T Graphics Shared Graphics → Handles HD videos and light gaming.
『 Lightning-Fast Memory & Storage 』64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz → Smooth multitasking → 2 TB NVMe M.2 SSD → Rapid file transfers → Pre-installed Windows 11 Pro.
『 Sleek & Portable Design 』Fullsize Backlit Keyboard with Numpad, Fingerprint Reader, TrackPoint → Black→ Ultra-Portable Build → 14.16" L ×9.87" W ×0.93" H 3.95 lbs.
『 Versatile Connectivity Options 』Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack → 1xRJ-45 LAN → Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 (2x2) → Bluetooth 5.4 →HDMI 2.1, 2x USB Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps Type-C support Power Delivery / DisplayPort through USB Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support Always On / 5Gbps, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps.
ASIN: B0H86Z1QLF
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 summary
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a decent value compact Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the Radeon 8060S GPU which is ok well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a great AMD CPU and a lot of memory for its price. Merely Quad HD resolution is unimpressive for the 13″ monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2.5K 180Hz 3ms ROG Nebula Touchscreen 13.4" Convertible 2-in-1 Gaming Notebook, AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, 64GB LPDDR5X RAM 1TB SSD, Off Black, w/USB 3.0 Hub, W/GaLiMu
✔【Screen】 13.4-inch 2.5K QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10 touch screen with a 180Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut;
✔【Memory & Storage】 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 MHz and 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD) storag;
✔【Processor】 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16 Cores / 32 Threads, 3.0 GHz up to 5.1 GHz), with a built-in NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS for local AI workloads;
✔【Graphics】 Integrated AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics;
✔【Connectivity】 2 x USB4 Type-C ports (supporting DisplayPort and Power Delivery up to 40Gbps),1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port,1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL port,1 x MicroSD card reader (UHS-II),1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack, Wi-Fi7, Bluetooth 5.4;
✔【Operating System】 Windows 11
ASIN: B0H98LC51X