When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G18, which excels in high-end performance for gaming or resource-heavy tasks but comes with a higher price and less portability, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5, better suited for everyday use with a more moderate price tag and increased portability, consider what you'll primarily use the laptop for. If gaming or demanding software is a priority and you're less concerned about cost and carrying the device around often, the ASUS is a strong pick. On the other hand, for general activities like browsing, office work, or streaming without the need for high performance, the Lenovo would be a practical and budget-friendly choice. 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance for tasks ranging from everyday computing to more demanding applications, with a high-quality screen enhancing the visual experience, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" strikes a balance with decent performance suitable for general activities, a good screen, and greater portability with longer battery life, though it may not handle intense workloads as well, and its storage, keyboard, speaker quality, operating noise, and heat management are adequate but not as fine-tuned as the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.2/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 features a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate that ensures smooth gameplay and graphics rendering, which is essential for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 has a modest GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which means it'll handle games and 3D tasks less effectively. Both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, but the ASUS outperforms in the crucial areas very important for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
6.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers advanced CPU and GPU capabilities along with ample RAM and a high-quality screen, making it well-suited for demanding engineering software and graphics-intensive tasks, but it's less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" provides sufficient performance for lighter engineering tasks and is more portable, but it has compromises in screen quality and computing power, which might limit its use in more complex projects.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
6.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
6.5/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 likely offers superior panel technology with higher resolution and brightness, providing crisp and vivid displays essential for everyday tasks. Engineering and design professionals benefit from the ASUS's wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color reproduction for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Strix's poor refresh rate may lead to less smooth visuals, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad, while still not ideal for these applications, may offer a slightly better experience in this aspect due to a balance between refresh rate, resolution, and panel type, though specifics are not provided.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,203
$690
$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 5 15" costs $690.
"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 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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