When considering the ASUS ROG Strix against the Lenovo Legion Pro, if your primary needs are high-level gaming or demanding tasks and you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the ASUS could suit you well. However, if you prefer a laptop that might offer higher-end components, possibly leading to better performance in intensive tasks, and cost is less of an issue, the Lenovo Legion Pro could be the better choice. Keep in mind that both options may be less portable due to their gaming-oriented design, which often includes a bulkier build and shorter battery life compared to ultrabooks or business laptops. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
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 Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a high GPU power and fast screen refresh rate that are essential for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, making it a strong option. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offers excellent GPU performance and an equally impressive screen refresh rate, coupled with a slightly more robust CPU and superior screen quality, providing an edge for those looking for top-tier gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
9.3/10
9.9/10
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 (2024) is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 delivers solid performance with its capable CPU, ample RAM, and strong GPU, paired with a high-quality screen ideal for detailed engineering work, though it might be less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offers top-tier CPU and GPU specs, which translates to excellent performance for the most demanding engineering and design tasks, even though it might come at an increased cost and compromises slightly on portability.
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
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offer crisp images and viewability with their high resolutions and bright displays, making browsing, streaming, and productivity tasks pleasant. In engineering and design work, artists and engineers would appreciate the broad color coverage in both laptops, ensuring accuracy when working with color-sensitive projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite their resolution and panel quality, the lower refresh rates on these laptops could lead to less smooth visuals, which might not satisfy gamers or professionals working with fast-paced 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,599
$1,750
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,750.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a high-quality screen, ample RAM, and a powerful CPU, making it excellent for demanding tasks and general use, although it might be less portable and have a shorter battery life than more streamlined models. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i also provides strong CPU performance and good screen quality, favored in general use situations, with a focus on heat management and a comfortable keyboard, but carries a similar tradeoff regarding portability and possibly battery life.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.5/10
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 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (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
8.2/10
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
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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."
"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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