When deciding between the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17", consider that the ASUS usually offers higher performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, but it comes at a higher cost and may be less portable due to its weight and size. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion provides a balance of good performance and value, making it suitable for general use and some engineering applications. It's also likely to be easier to carry around. If battery life is a significant concern for you, make sure to compare the battery specifications, as gaming laptops typically have shorter battery life due to their powerful components. 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
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 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 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 delivers higher performance thanks to a more powerful CPU and more RAM, making it suitable for intensive tasks and multitasking, with a screen that offers vibrant colors and sharp details, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" balances decent performance with better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, although its screen quality and raw power may not match the ASUS, it still handles everyday tasks well.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its top-tier GPU and high screen refresh rate, excels in delivering a smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experience, which gamers and creators find crucial. The Lenovo Legion 5, while also having a competent GPU and a respectable refresh rate, offers a balance between performance and price for those who prioritize gaming but have budget considerations.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
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 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, equipped with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a top-tier GPU, offers exceptional performance for demanding engineering software, and its high-quality screen delivers vivid visuals crucial for design work; however, its heavy build reduces portability. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" also provides strong CPU and GPU capabilities for engineering tasks, and while slightly more portable, it trades off a bit of screen quality and peak performance that the ASUS excels in.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Legion 5 17" 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
7.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16's high resolution and panel type offer clear and sharp images, complemented by higher brightness levels, making the viewing experience more pleasurable. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS stands out due to its wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction essential for detailed work. Conversely, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops are less optimal, as their screens lack the high refresh rates that provide smooth motion, a feature critical for fast-paced visuals and animation.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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 (2024) has only fair portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,599
$1,200
$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 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."
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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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