ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
54.9chipPerformance69
26.5Display29.8
60Battery71.8
73.6Portability27.8
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) scores 52.3 against 52.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 edges ahead in performance and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 28
- 44% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.54 kg
- 40% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 29.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,630 vs $3,339
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 60
- 200% higher RAM: 96 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare, non-touch | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 105W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB+200% |
| RAM type | DDR5 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 4 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0, 3 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,989Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,212Top 19% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 100 Wh+43% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.6 h |
| Charging | 90 W | 180 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+44% | 2.54 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+40% | 29.8 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1), 2x USB-A (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 2.5GbE RJ-45, SD Express 8.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key and IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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