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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 generally costs less and provides a solid performance for general use, gaming, and engineering, with a midrange processor and decent graphics. It has a longer battery life and is slightly more portable due to its lighter weight. However, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, which tends to be more expensive, offers more power with a high-end processor and superior graphics, better for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning. It also comes with more memory, more storage, and a higher resolution display which provides crisper visuals, but it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. Both have good build quality and cooling, but the Legion has better speakers and a higher-quality webcam. The choice depends on whether you prioritize power and better screen performance over battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, while offering good performance for general use, has less impressive CPU and screen quality compared to the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, which boasts a more powerful CPU and a higher resolution display; however, the Strix G16 is lighter and therefore more portable than the heavier Legion 7i Pro, which could be a deciding factor for users who prioritize ease of carrying over the highest performance stats.
Gaming and AI
7.9
9.1
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i stands out for its higher-end GPU and superior screen refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and 3D tasks, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16, with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, is still good for these tasks but doesn't quite reach the performance levels of the Lenovo.
Engineering and Design
8.3
9.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offers a powerful combination of the latest high-end Intel CPU, double the RAM, and a more robust GPU than the ASUS ROG Strix G16, leading to superior engineering and design performance. Meanwhile, the Strix G16, while less powerful, is lighter and offers a higher portability score, thus presenting an advantage for those who need to move around frequently.
Content Creation
7.9
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Software Development
7.7
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
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
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i both provide clear images and vibrant colors, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming; the Legion Pro 7i, however, stands out with superior brightness and sharpness. For engineering and design, both laptops display a wide range of colors, essential for precise work; the Legion Pro 7i again excels with a broader color gamut, necessary for professional-grade color work. However, their lower refresh rates make the ASUS and Lenovo less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion and quick screen updates are crucial for an immersive experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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
8.5
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,375
$1,830
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,375 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,830.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i both have only fair portability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,375 | $1,830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13650HX | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 291 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"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."
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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