Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0051US) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Comparison summary
- ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a winner for gaming and offers more value.
- For performance ROG Flow Z13 has a lot better performing processor. It also features more memory.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 comes with Windows and ROG Flow Z13 with Windows 11.
- For graphics performance ROG Flow Z13 has a faster graphics card.
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 features a bigger display. For carrying ROG Flow Z13 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0051US)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0051US) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-14700HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| 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 | |
| RTX 2000 Ada Generation | Radeon 8060S |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 13.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 10.1 lbs (4.58 kg) | 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches | 11.81 x 8.03 x 0.51 inches |
| (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) | (30 x 20.4 x 1.3 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 12, 2025 | September 23, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,720.99 | $2,659.95 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,720.99 | $2,659.95 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0051US)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 / ASUS ROG Flow Z13 vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0051US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has a fantastic Intel processor and decent RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 2000 Ada Generation GPU that is unremarkable great for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. WQUXGA resolution is fantastic for the 16″ IPS monitor. The 1000gb SSD storage is fine could be better. It is quite heavy at 10.1 lbs (4.58 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i7-14700HX, 20C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), 800 nits, 60Hz, 32GB RAM DDR5, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor:14th Generation Intel Core i7-14700HX Processor (E-cores up to 3.90 GHz P-cores up to 5.50 GHz)
Memory: 32 GB DDR5-4000MHz (SODIMM) - (2 x 16 GB); Storage: 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance TLC Opal
Display16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, LED Backlight
Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6
Color: Storm Grey
ASIN: B0D8MVHPZ8
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 summary
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a compact Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the Radeon 8060S graphics card that is reasonable great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a remarkable AMD processor and plenty of RAM for its price. It is quite portable at only 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg). Only Quad HD resolution is underwhelming for the 13″ display. The 1000gb SSD storage is reasonable leaves room for improvement.
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, Wi-Fi7, Off Black, w/USB 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: B0HKTB65X6