When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, consider how you'll use the laptop. The ASUS excels in demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, offering better performance but at a higher cost and less portability. Meanwhile, the ThinkPad X13 is more affordable, lighter, and offers greater portability with reliable performance for general use or business applications. If long battery life is crucial and you primarily handle everyday tasks, the Lenovo might suit you well. If top-notch graphics and processing power are priorities and you don't mind extra weight, the ASUS could be worth the expense. 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 X13
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
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with a focus on gaming, offers a high-performance CPU and exceptional screen quality but tends to be less portable and have shorter battery life, making it less ideal for constant travel. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while still providing a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for efficient multitasking, boasts a balance of portability and longer battery life, along with a high-quality keyboard, appealing to professionals on the move who need reliability and comfort for general use.
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
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its modest GPU and lower refresh rate, provides an adequate experience that may not be as immersive or fluid for gaming and 3D tasks. The Lenovo's strengths lie in its portability and more business-oriented features, while the ASUS prioritizes high performance and display capabilities for intensive graphical tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
8.1/10
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 X13 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
13.3in
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 X13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offer displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid images for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, their screens cover a wide range of colors that are necessary for accurate visuals in professional creative work, such as photo editing and CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops might lead to less smooth visuals, as they can't keep up with the fast-paced action that these uses often require.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 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.
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 X13 costs $1,241.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it great for demanding engineering tasks and design work where high performance is crucial, although it's less portable and might have a louder operating noise. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while competent in CPU and RAM for most engineering applications, also offers better portability, a high-quality keyboard, and quieter operation, but with a less powerful GPU it may not handle intensive graphics tasks as smoothly as the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.2/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X13 to be 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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 ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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