Choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro will come down to what is more important to you. If you need a laptop with a high amount of RAM for intensive tasks such as engineering software or machine learning, the Lenovo has more RAM and a slightly more powerful graphics card, which could make it a better fit for you, though it comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, the ASUS offers a slightly lesser price and similar capabilities; it's well-suited for general use and gaming, but may not handle multitasking or demanding applications as efficiently as the Lenovo due to having less RAM. Both laptops have a non-touch screen with high refresh rate and comparable battery life, but keep in mind they are relatively heavy and might be difficult to carry around frequently. Consider the importance of port selections, as both provide several USB-C ports, but the Lenovo also features a Thunderbolt port. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is considered very good for general use largely because it offers more RAM, a marginally superior CPU, and significantly better screen brightness than the ASUS ROG Strix G17, enhancing multitasking capability and visual experience. However, the ASUS has a better battery life and a slightly larger screen, which may appeal to those prioritizing screen real estate and longer unplugged usage, despite being less portable and having a smaller RAM capacity.
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 G17 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17's gaming and 3D capabilities are very good thanks to its capable Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high-refresh-rate screen, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i excels in the same areas due to an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, although both share a similar refresh rate. Screen quality and CPU, being somewhat important, also contribute to their performance, with both having high-quality IPS displays and top-tier CPUs, enhancing the gaming and creative experiences on the laptops.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
8.4/10
8.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G17 for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i have high-resolution displays with strong brightness levels and panel types that offer sharp image quality and good viewing angles, which makes them ideal for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office work, and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts that cover a significant portion of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, ensuring accurate color representation which is critical for professionals in graphic design, video editing, and CAD work. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D purposes because their refresh rates are not as high as dedicated gaming laptops, resulting in less fluid motion which can be a disadvantage during fast-paced gaming or when working on real-time 3D rendering.
Battery
3.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,391
$1,960
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,960.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i comes with a more powerful Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G17's AMD Ryzen 9 processor, lower RAM, and RTX 4060 GPU, making the Lenovo better for demanding engineering and design work. Additionally, the Lenovo's screen is not only brighter but also offers a higher contrast ratio, enhancing visual content, yet both laptops have similar portability challenges due to their size and weight.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.5/10
9.8/10
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 G17 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"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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