ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
44.6chipPerformance36.7
23.3Display35.1
60Battery62.7
68Portability62.5
4 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) scores 46.9 against 46.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) edges ahead in performance and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 37
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 63
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 25% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 21.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 23
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $923 vs $1,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (non-touch, 95% DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland certified) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, VRR) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated, 4 CUs) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (16GB on-board + 16GB SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, second M.2 2280 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,390Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,276Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+9% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 12.8 h |
| Charging | 68 W+5% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1.65 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+25% | 21.2 mm |
| Material | Metal-finish chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum top and bottom (PC-ABS bottom on some configurations) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4, optional), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always-on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (5MP or 720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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