The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, but it is heavier and less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, which offers decent performance for general use and portability at a typically lower price. The Strix G18 also has a higher refresh rate display which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming, while the IdeaPad Pro 5i's display is not as smooth but it is adequate for general tasks and provides good quality visuals. If price and portability are important, and your tasks are not heavily graphics-intensive, the IdeaPad Pro 5i would be the practical choice; otherwise, if you need top-tier performance for demanding applications and gaming and can handle a heavier machine, the Strix G18 would serve you better, at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a top-tier CPU and ample storage, making it very good for demanding general use, and its high-quality screen enhances the visual experience, but it's heavier and has less battery life, affecting its portability. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, with a slightly less powerful CPU and less storage, still performs good in general use scenarios, is more portable due to its lighter weight and compact size, and has a high-quality screen, but it offers less battery life than might be desired for prolonged use without charging.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
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
8.9/10
8.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are essential for handling demanding tasks, and a higher screen resolution that benefits detailed work; while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is also a strong choice with a capable processor and graphics card but with a lower screen resolution. The Strix G18 sacrifices portability for performance, making it less ideal for on-the-go use, whereas the IdeaPad Pro 5i balances moderate portability with sufficient power for engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
8.7/10
7.8/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general use, while its broad color gamut ensures colors are accurately represented for engineering and design tasks; however, its lower refresh rate hinders its performance for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, with good brightness and resolution, provides a pleasant experience for everyday tasks and is quite capable for engineering and design due to decent color range, but its screen falls short for gaming and 3D due to an inadequate refresh rate. Both laptops, while offering satisfactory visuals for general use and professional design work, lack in providing the optimal experience for high-frame-rate-dependent activities like gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i both have 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 G18 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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