When deciding between the ASUS ROG Strix, which offers higher performance suitable for gaming and demanding tasks, and the Lenovo IdeaPad, which is more budget-friendly and offers basic functionality with better portability, consider your primary use. For resource-intensive activities like gaming or content creation, the ASUS is a strong choice, yet with the tradeoff of higher cost and reduced portability. If your needs lean towards general use like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, with a preference for something lighter and more cost-effective, the Lenovo IdeaPad could serve you well. Remember, battery life may also be better in less intensive models such as the IdeaPad. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Very good for general use
Excellent 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 IdeaPad 1 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with a more powerful CPU and greater RAM, handles intensive tasks smoothly and offers a high-quality screen, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it ideal for demanding applications rather than on-the-go use. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has modest performance that's sufficient for everyday tasks and benefits from better portability and longer battery life, although with some compromises in screen quality and computing power.
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
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 comes equipped with a high-end GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications, offering smooth and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has modest screen quality and a less powerful GPU, which provides a sufficient but less immersive experience for casual gaming and simple 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
6.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and renderings, and it has a superior screen quality for precise visuals; conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has less powerful components and lower screen resolution, making it suitable for less intensive tasks, though it is more portable and may have a quieter operating noise, which can be advantageous for everyday use and mobility.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
8.5/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
6.4/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a clear display for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering or design, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out with its superior resolution and brightness, as well as a wider color range which ensures more precise color rendering. However, when it comes to gaming or work with 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which can affect motion fluidity and responsiveness. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 offers a balance suitable for general use and engineering with a fair screen, but like the ASUS, it isn't ideal for gaming or 3D because of its modest refresh rate and lower color fidelity.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
Good
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,203
$741
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
"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 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) or the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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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