The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers superior performance for intensive tasks like gaming or engineering due to its higher-end processor and dedicated graphics card. It also has a higher refresh rate display and longer battery life, albeit with a larger, heavier form factor, making it less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro. On the other hand, the Lenovo is significantly lighter and slimmer, with a higher-resolution touchscreen display, making it more suitable for general use and portability. If high-resolution creative work is a priority, the Lenovo has a display with high color accuracy and contrasts ratio. The choice heavily depends on whether you prioritize performance for demanding applications and gaming (ASUS), or portability and high screen quality for everyday use and creative tasks (Lenovo). 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 Slim 7i Pro
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
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
8.3/10
7.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 model, with its more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, is better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, which has a less powerful Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics. Moreover, the ASUS's 16-inch screen with a high refresh rate offers a better visual experience despite its reduced portability compared to the lighter and thinner Lenovo with a 14-inch higher-resolution touchscreen.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, a laptop like the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro with higher resolution and brightness provides clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G16, making activities like browsing and watching videos more enjoyable. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for its superior color accuracy, as it covers a wider range of color gamuts, essential for tasks requiring precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, the lower refresh rate on both devices might not deliver the most fluid experience, despite their satisfactory resolution and panel types.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers strong performance with its higher-end CPU and dedicated graphics, ideal for demanding tasks and gaming, though it might be bulkier and heavier which impacts portability and might have a shorter battery life compared to slimmer laptops. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro provides suitable performance for general use with a decent CPU and integrated graphics, which along with its lighter weight and longer battery life, makes it more portable and a better choice for day-to-day tasks on the go.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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 Slim 7i 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 main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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