The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is built more for gaming performance with a higher-end graphics card and increased refresh rate, which could also be beneficial for intensive engineering tasks that require powerful GPU support. It is heavier, which impacts its portability, and has a lower battery life compared to the Lenovo. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a higher resolution screen and is lighter, making it more portable, with longer battery life, suitable for on-the-go use and general tasks. It has a touchscreen, which the ASUS lacks, but its graphics performance is less suited for demanding games or 3D-heavy applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is better suited for engineering and design tasks due to its higher-end GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060, which provides superior performance for graphics-intensive applications compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14's Nvidia RTX 3050. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers better portability and a higher resolution touchscreen display, making it a good choice for on-the-go professionals who still require capable hardware for design work.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for software development.
If you prioritize a sharp, bright display for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, both the ASUS and Lenovo offer screens with good resolution and brightness, making them suitable choices. For engineering and design software that relies heavily on accurate color representation, both laptops provide good coverage of color spaces, ensuring your designs will look consistent and vibrant. However, if fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering is a priority, neither of these models may meet your needs, as their screens lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother visuals in such scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
$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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for general use as it offers a capable CPU and quality screen, but the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 stands out as very good for such tasks due to its combination of portability and long battery life, alongside comparable CPU and RAM, and a high-quality screen. The Lenovo also provides advantages with a better keyboard, speaker system, and manages heat and operating noise more effectively, which contributes to its overall suitability for general use.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be 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
7.7/10
7.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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