When considering a laptop for performance-intensive tasks like gaming or 3D modeling, the ASUS ROG Strix G15, typically pricier, offers superior power and graphics capabilities, although it's bulkier and has a shorter battery life, making it less suitable for travel. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while more budget-friendly and portable with longer battery life, is better suited for general business use and less demanding engineering applications; it won't handle high-end gaming or intensive graphics work as effectively as the ASUS. Choose the ASUS for peak performance in demanding tasks or the Lenovo for a balance of functionality and mobility at a lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its gaming-centric build, offers high CPU performance and RAM suitable for intensive tasks but sacrifices portability and battery life, which may not be ideal for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 provides a balance of suitable CPU power and RAM, excellent screen quality, and longer battery life in a more portable design, making it better for general use where mobility and consistent performance throughout the day are valued.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with its high-end GPU and rapid screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D applications, delivering smoother visuals and better performance in graphics-intensive tasks. While the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 can handle lighter gaming and 3D work due to its competent CPU and decent screen quality, it won't match the ASUS's fluid gameplay and rendering capabilities.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
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
8.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 provide clear and bright displays with ample resolution, offering comfort and sharpness for everyday tasks like browsing the web, working with documents, and watching videos. In engineering and design, they excel with vibrant color representation, covering a wide range of colors that professionals look for to ensure their work is accurate and true to life. However, for gaming and 3D work where fluid motion is key, these laptops may fall short as they lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother visuals and a competitive edge in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very 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
$1,241
$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 ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, delivers exceptional screen quality, making demanding engineering applications run smoothly; however, it is less portable and could have louder operating noise due to its gaming-focused design. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers solid CPU and GPU performance for most engineering tasks, a great keyboard for extended typing sessions, and is more portable, but it might not handle intense graphics work as well as the ASUS.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 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 ThinkPad T14 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."
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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