The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, making it well-suited for gaming and intensive tasks. However, it's heavier and has a bulkier design, which impacts portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers better portability and longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use and business purposes. It also includes a touchscreen, but with its less powerful hardware, it's not as capable for gaming or demanding engineering software. Choose the ASUS if you need high performance for demanding tasks and gaming, and the Lenovo if you prioritize portability and general business use. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 boasts a high-end CPU, a powerful dedicated GPU, and a larger, high-quality screen which are essential for demanding engineering and design applications, but it is heavier and not as portable. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its lower-tier integrated GPU and smaller, though sharp, touchscreen display, offers a balance suited for engineering and design tasks on-the-go, with a lighter build and higher portability.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.8/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Z13 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
8.4/10
7.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize vivid colors and sharp images for your work in design, the ASUS ROG Strix G17's excellent color gamut will serve you well, but gamers seeking fluid motion might be disappointed by its lower refresh rate. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its respectable color accuracy and brightness, provides a balanced screen for everyday tasks and professional applications but falls short for gaming due to its modest refresh rate. Both laptops won't provide the optimal gaming experience in terms of motion clarity but will cater well to productivity and creative use cases.
Battery
3.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
13.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent 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 ThinkPad Z13 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
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a robust CPU and higher RAM, leading to better performance for general use, alongside a quality screen with a higher refresh rate, but it is less portable due to its larger size and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while also providing solid performance with a good CPU and adequate RAM, excels in portability with its smaller form factor and longer battery life, paired with a quality screen that supports touch input. Both have their advantages, ASUS gearing towards those favoring performance and screen size, and Lenovo for users prioritizing mobility and battery endurance.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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