ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
35.5chipPerformance36.7
38.5Display35.1
60Battery62.7
64.1Portability62.5
3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) scores 46.8 against 46.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) edges ahead in display and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA)
- Stronger display score: 39 vs 35
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 21.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch (100% sRGB) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch, VRR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| 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 (S3607QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,390Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,276Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+9% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 12.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.65 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+15% | 21.2 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum top and bottom (PC-ABS bottom on some configurations) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, 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 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with 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 (S3607QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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