The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers significantly better performance, with superior processing and graphics capabilities suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. However, this comes with a higher price tag, less portability due to its larger size and weight, and shorter battery life compared to Lenovo V15. The Lenovo V15, on the other hand, is more affordable, lighter, and has longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use or less demanding engineering tasks. Keep in mind that the Lenovo V15 has a lower-quality display and less powerful hardware, which might not be suitable for high-end applications or games. 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
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is better for general use due to its superior CPU, RAM efficiency, screen quality with higher brightness and color space coverages, and advanced heat management, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo V15, which offers good general performance with decent portability and battery life but has lower screen quality and more basic CPU and GPU.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its high-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate, which are very important for smooth and immersive gaming experiences. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 comes with a more modest AMD integrated GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, making it only fair for gaming and 3D applications, but it is lighter, thus more portable.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 surpasses the Lenovo V15 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU which greatly enhance performance and screen quality; however, it's less portable and noisier. In comparison, while the V15 is more portable with quieter operation, its CPU, integrated GPU, and screen don't match the Strix's power and display capabilities, making it only fair for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
5.4/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 likely boasts a high-quality display with superior resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general tasks and professional engineering applications that benefit from accurate colors, such as the wide color gamuts. However, despite its strengths, the screen may fall short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for the smooth rendering of fast-paced visuals in these scenarios. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15's display, with lower resolution, brightness, and inadequate color coverage, doesn't excel in any particular area, offering a compromised visual experience across general use, design work, and gaming.
Portability
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$579
$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 V15 costs $579.
"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."
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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