For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a strong contender. It offers a high-speed processor and a capable GPU, ensuring smooth gameplay and efficient multitasking. The higher price tag is justified by its superior color accuracy and brightness, making it suitable for professional media work. However, it's slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo.
On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 16 provides a more cost-effective solution without significantly compromising on performance, thanks to its identical processor and GPU. It's slightly more energy-efficient, resulting in longer battery life, and is both lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability. While it doesn't match the ASUS in color reproduction and screen brightness, it still delivers a solid visual experience for general use and gaming. The Legion 5 also includes a number pad, which might be a deciding factor for those who require it for work or gaming.
Ultimately, if superior display quality and a premium build are paramount for your needs and you're willing to carry a bit more weight, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is the way to go. However, if you prioritize battery life, portability, and value for money while still demanding high performance, the Lenovo Legion 5 16 is an excellent choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8/10
8.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 16 for content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$1,599
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) costs $1,399.
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for general use.
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
8.4/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
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 5 16 (2024) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.8/10
9.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) to be excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) are both very 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
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) 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 (2024) and the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) 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."
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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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