The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is slightly less expensive and lighter, making it more portable, but its battery lasts shorter, and it has a lower quality display compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro. If you prefer a higher resolution and better color display for tasks like 3D rendering, the Legion 5 Pro may be worth the extra cost and weight. The ROG Strix's performance is suited for gaming and general use, whereas the Legion's more powerful hardware makes it better for intensive engineering tasks, 3D, and machine learning, along with providing a higher quality keyboard and webcam. Both have ample storage and memory for most needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
8.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
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
7.6/10
8.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is better for engineering and design due to its more advanced CPU and GPU, and higher screen resolution with better color accuracy, which is essential for detail-oriented work. While the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a capable CPU and GPU for many tasks, the Legion 5 Pro's superior screen and hardware make it more suited for demanding engineering software and design precision.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant display with sharp details for everyday tasks and professional engineering or design work, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out with its superior panel type, resolution, and brightness, enhancing visual clarity and color accuracy which are crucial for these activities. Despite their strong performance in other areas, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, although the resolution and panel type are still adequate but not optimal. Consequently, for users focused on gaming or 3D modeling, considering alternative options with higher refresh rates would be beneficial for a smoother visual experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$1,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,140.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro are great for general use due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and quality displays; however, the Lenovo has an edge with a sharper screen and better portability due to its higher battery capacity. While the ASUS offers a good balance between performance and portability, the Lenovo provides a superior keyboard and operates more quietly, making it a slightly more versatile option for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.2/10
7.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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