If portability is a priority and you require a laptop that is easier to carry around, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 will be more suitable as it is slightly lighter. For tasks that demand high processing power and graphics performance such as 3D rendering or engineering applications, the ASUS with its newer processor and graphics card will provide better results. Meanwhile, if you are on a tighter budget and need more screen real estate, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger screen. However, the tradeoff is a heavier laptop with a slightly older processor and graphics card, which may not perform as well for highly demanding tasks but is still suitable for general use and gaming. Both devices have similar build qualities and features like backlit keyboards, but the ASUS has an edge in battery life for longer usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
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
7.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 stands out for engineering and design due to its newer high-end CPU, superior GPU which delivers better performance in computationally intensive tasks, and a higher quality display with more accurate color representation, making it very good for these uses.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.5/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" provide clear, sharp displays with ample resolution and brightness, making activities like browsing and video streaming enjoyable. When it comes to engineering and design work, these laptops deliver wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can lead to less fluid visuals, which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming where smooth motion is crucial.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Fair
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 or the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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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