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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia GPU, is more suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, while at the same time it is larger and heavier, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, provides sufficient performance for general use and engineering tasks and excels in portability thanks to its lightweight design and smaller screen. The ThinkPad's touchscreen and 2-in-1 form factor also offer added versatility for presentations and tablet-like use. The G17 has a significantly larger battery capacity than the ThinkPad, but the ThinkPad has a longer battery life for typical use given its less demanding components. The G17 is typically less expensive, which could be important if budget is a concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 boasts a powerful CPU and GPU, making it stronger for performance-intensive tasks, along with a larger, high-refresh-rate screen for a vibrant display but at the cost of portability and battery life, given its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and higher screen refresh rate that provide smoother visuals and better response times, making it well-suited for demanding tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its less powerful integrated GPU and standard screen refresh rate, offers adequate performance for casual gaming but does not match the high-end gaming experience of the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.8
6.7
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with a high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and an excellent screen, is superior for engineering and design tasks that demand intense processing power and graphics rendering, but it's less portable due to its size and weight.
Content Creation
8.3
7.3
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers excellent visuals through a high-resolution, bright display that makes browsing and multimedia consumption a vivid experience. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga provides a clear and crisp image, with a screen that maintains good brightness and resolution, suitable for daily activities. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced scenarios, making them less ideal choices for those specific needs.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.7
7.3
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both 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.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to have 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.21'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 320 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G17
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Mark Knapp | October 2023
"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."
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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