When deciding between laptops, consider what you'll use it for. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers more power for gaming or intensive tasks but is bulkier, which affects portability. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is more lightweight, making it better for carrying around, and its sleek design suits professional environments, but it may not handle heavy tasks as well. If long battery life is crucial, ThinkBook 13x has the advantage. Choose the ASUS if gaming or demanding applications are a priority and you don't mind extra weight; opt for the Lenovo for everyday business use, mobility, and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Software Development
7.2/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
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
7.1/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, laptops like the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x often shine due to their high-resolution displays and bright panels, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In the realm of engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial, and the Lenovo may have superior coverage of color gamuts such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which ensures that designers see true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where visual fluidity is key, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 may fall short due to a lower refresh rate despite its adequate resolution and panel type, which may not be as smooth for fast-paced action as models specifically catering to gamers.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its powerful CPU and high RAM, excels in screen quality and performance for demanding tasks but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a balance with sufficient CPU and RAM, good screen quality, greater portability, and longer battery life, making it versatile for general use. Both laptops have ample storage, comfortable keyboards, good speaker quality, and manage operating noise and heat well, but prioritize different aspects of user needs.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D tasks, providing smooth visuals and responsive gameplay, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, falls short for intensive gaming and 3D applications due to its less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, equipped with a high-end GPU and CPU plus ample RAM, excels in running engineering applications and tasks that require intense graphics processing, but it is heavier and noisier, which could be less convenient for some users. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a balance with respectable screen quality and performance for engineering software, in a more portable form factor, though it may not handle highly demanding tasks as smoothly as the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 ThinkBook 13x 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."
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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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