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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or tasks requiring high graphics performance, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 will serve you better despite its higher price and larger form, but this comes at the expense of portability and potentially battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offers greater portability and may be more suited for general business use or travel, often with better battery life, and is usually more affordable, but it won’t handle intensive tasks as well as the ASUS. Choose based on what's more critical for you: performance for demanding applications or convenience and price for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers powerful CPU and RAM, making it well-suited for demanding tasks and gaming, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, which boasts a balance of good performance, excellent portability, and longer battery life, along with a high-quality screen and keyboard that's ideal for general use and productivity on the go. While both have substantial storage and manage heat and noise effectively, the Lenovo's lighter design and sustained battery favor users who prioritize mobility and all-day use.
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it comes with a high-end GPU that can handle graphics-intensive tasks and a screen with a high refresh rate for smoother visuals. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while having a decent CPU and good screen quality, falls short for gaming due to its more modest GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.0
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 usually offers a higher-end CPU and GPU combination, along with more RAM, which makes it ideal for demanding engineering software and tasks that require significant processing power and advanced graphics handling, but it's usually larger and less portable. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while also competent in performance, emphasizes a balance between decent processing abilities and features like a good keyboard and more portability, making it easier to carry around and suitable for everyday engineering work with less emphasis on graphically intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
8.4
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a vibrant, high-resolution display that enhances visual detail and clarity, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks that require accurate colors, but its refresh rate isn't high enough for the smoothest gaming or 3D rendering experiences. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while offering a good resolution and adequate brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color representation for engineering and design software, falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its lower refresh rate. Both laptops compromise on the refresh rate desirable for gaming, but their screen characteristics are well adapted for professional work and everyday activities.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.3
8.2
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
7.7
8.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X13 to be 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.
Cost
$1,399
$1,459
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,459.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G17 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,459 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.21'' | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 11.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 320 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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