Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) vs. ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) and ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good thermal management

reliable performance

heavy form factor

modest display brightness

limited GPU power

higher price point

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful amd graphics

solid build quality

advanced thermal design

high-resolution audio

heavy form factor

limited port selection

high price point

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) and ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
92 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) vs. ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Product Type Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.083 cm 36.2 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 1.677 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Glossy, anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 18 MB 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA RTX A2000 / AMD Radeon Vega 7
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), ASUS GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 OLED (W5600Q2A)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Hard drive password, fingerprint-resistant coating, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - L2142X
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