The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics. However, it is heavier and has a lower battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5. The IdeaPad is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a longer battery life for general use and portability, making it suitable for everyday tasks and carrying around. It also has a touchscreen, which the ASUS lacks. If high-performance tasks are a priority and you are okay with a heavier machine and higher price, go for the ASUS. For general use, better portability, and a lower price, the Lenovo would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful graphics unit and dramatically higher screen refresh rate, which provide smoother visuals and better handling of graphic-intensive applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a less powerful integrated graphics solution and a standard refresh rate screen, making it adequate for less demanding games and 3D tasks but not suited for high-end gaming and intensive 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, along with more RAM and a higher quality display, which is crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers greater portability and a quieter operating noise, but its lesser CPU, GPU, RAM, and screen quality mean it may struggle with intensive applications used in engineering and design.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a display that offers vibrant colors and rich details, which benefits general use and engineering tasks that rely on accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to displays designed specifically for these purposes. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" provides adequate visual quality for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for casual design work, but it lacks the high color fidelity and fast refresh rate sought by professionals in engineering design and the smoother gaming performance desired by gamers.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$690
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, provides strong performance for demanding tasks, but at the cost of portability and less battery life than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which strikes a balance with enough power for everyday tasks, a lighter build for easy carrying, and longer battery life, making both suitable for general use in their own ways. The ASUS excels in high performance but heavier and shorter battery span, while the Lenovo offers portability and longer usage time but with moderate performance capabilities.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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