If portability and battery life are of higher importance to you, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is the better choice since it is lighter and has longer battery usage than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition. However, if you are looking for higher performance for intensive gaming, 3D tasks, machine learning, or engineering applications, the ASUS laptop with its higher-end GPU and CPU would be more suitable. The Lenovo might offer a better display with its higher resolution and larger screen, which may be more desirable for general use and media consumption. The ASUS, being more expensive, could be justified by its gaming laptop appearance and specialty features like hardware ray tracing capability and a higher refresh rate display, appealing to those with gaming or high-performance needs. 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
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU which excel in computing and rendering tasks essential in these fields, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with a less powerful CPU and GPU, is still good for such tasks but may not perform as efficiently with complex calculations or high-resolution designs. Both laptops have high-quality screens, though the Lenovo offers a higher resolution and aspect ratio that might be preferred for certain design tasks; however, for those prioritizing performance in resource-intensive applications, the ASUS stands out with its superior processing and graphics capabilities.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offer displays that provide clear imagery and comfortable brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In terms of engineering and design, both laptops have panels that render colors accurately enough to suffice for professional creative work, though they may not reach the peak color fidelity required by some industry standards. However, for Gaming and 3D applications which rely heavily on fluid motion and rapid refresh, these laptops may fall short as they prioritize visual quality and color precision over the faster refresh rates that are crucial for such immersive experiences.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
$1,162
$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 Pro costs $1,162.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is well-suited for general use with a strong CPU and ample RAM, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which offers a balance of performance with a good screen, lighter weight, and longer battery endurance, making it also a solid choice for everyday tasks. Both laptops boast quality screens and sufficient storage, with the IdeaPad 5 Pro having a slight edge in portability and battery life, while the ROG Strix G15 trades off with more gaming-centric features such as a higher refresh rate screen and dedicated graphics.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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