The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is generally more expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, but offers a stronger GPU, making it more suitable for intensive gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It also has a higher battery capacity, resulting in slightly better battery life despite its more power-hungry components. However, it's heavier than the IdeaPad 5 Pro, which could impact portability. The IdeaPad 5 Pro provides a higher-resolution display, which may offer crisper visuals for general use and content consumption, but has a less powerful GPU, making it less ideal for high-end gaming or resource-intensive applications. Both laptops have comparable RAM and storage, but the ROG Strix G16 typically performs better for demanding software due to its more robust processor and graphics card. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
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
7.9/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is superior for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher-end GPU and faster screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals and better handling of graphically intensive tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with its less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, provides a fair experience, suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.2/10
9.6/10
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 G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its higher-end CPU and GPU, offers robust performance which makes it very suitable for resource-intensive engineering and design tasks, but it's heavier and has a lower battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro; the latter, while still good for such tasks, sacrifices some performance for increased portability and a sharper screen, making it a balanced choice for users who prioritize mobility and visual clarity alongside computing capability.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro feature panels with adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general activities like browsing and productivity tasks. For engineering and design, both offer good color gamut coverage, important for accurate color work, but may lack some of the top-end precision that professional color work might demand. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops mean less fluid motion compared to models designed specifically for those purposes, potentially leading to a less immersive experience.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$1,162
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its powerful CPU and GPU, is well-suited for performance-intensive tasks, although it's heavier and has slightly less battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which offers a higher resolution display and longer battery life, perfect for media consumption and on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 G16 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 G16 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 G16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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