If you require high performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or intensive gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its powerful processor and GPU, is better equipped but comes at a higher price and is less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a balance of moderate performance suitable for general use and lighter engineering tasks, a more portable design, and a lower cost, plus a touchscreen, making it a versatile choice for everyday productivity and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
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
500.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 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 Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for general use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor and high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card, offering superior performance but at the cost of portability and with a lower battery life compared to the Lenovo. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, while still providing good general use capabilities with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050, boasts better battery life and is significantly more portable due to its lighter design and smaller screen size.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 outperforms the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for gaming and 3D due to its higher-tier GPU, which is crucial for graphics-intensive tasks, and a screen with a higher refresh rate, enhancing smoothness in visual experiences. While both have capable processors and quality displays, the Strix’s superior GPU and refresh rate give it a significant edge for these specific applications.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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.
Software Development
8.1/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
8.7/10
8.3/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Both the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 have high resolution and brightness levels with panel types that offer crisp and clear visuals, which makes them very suitable for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design where color precision is important. They also cover a wide range of color gamuts ensuring that engineers and designers see accurate colors. However, their screens have lower refresh rates, which is less ideal for gaming and 3D work which require smoother motion and rapid image updates for an optimal experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$1,440
$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 Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
"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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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