When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, consider that the ASUS model, while more expensive, provides high performance suitable for demanding tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. It has a robust build but is less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is more budget-friendly, offers decent performance for general use and lighter engineering tasks, and is easier to carry around. Battery life on the Lenovo may be better for casual use, but for extended, high-performance computing, the ASUS laptop typically has superior cooling which may lower battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, excels in demanding tasks and provides an immersive experience with a high-quality screen, although it trades off some portability and battery life due to its gaming-oriented design. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a balance of performance suitable for everyday tasks with a decent screen, better portability, and longer battery life, making it more practical for on-the-go use, despite potentially lower performance in CPU-intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 features a high-end GPU and a high screen refresh rate, providing smooth and visually impressive gaming and 3D experiences, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, offers adequate but less impressive performance for gaming and 3D applications. Although both have capable CPUs and screen quality, which matter, they don't compensate for the graphics and fluidity advantages the ASUS offers for gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in demanding engineering applications and provides crisp visuals on a top-notch screen, but it's heavier and might be louder under load. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers balanced performance with a quality keyboard and speakers for engineering tasks, but it may not handle intense graphics as smoothly, and the screen, while good, is a step down from the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
8.0/10
7.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
8.8/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 likely boasts a high-resolution display with excellent color reproduction, benefiting precision tasks in engineering and general use with sharp detail and accurate colors, but it may suffer in high-paced gaming scenarios due to a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for smooth, responsive gameplay. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's screen quality may be solid across the board for day-to-day tasks and detailed work in engineering, with respectable color accuracy and brightness, though it may not cater to the high refresh rate preferences of gamers, leading to less fluid visuals in fast-paced games. Both laptops' deficiencies in gaming and 3D could stem from their screens not prioritizing the high refresh rate critical for a seamless and immersive gaming experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,599
$1,162
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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