If you require top-tier performance for gaming or demanding applications, the ASUS ROG Strix may justify its higher cost, but it's bulkier and may have a shorter battery life, which hampers portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a balance of performance and value, suitable for everyday tasks and some lighter creative work, with better battery life and easier portability at a lower price point. Consider how important portability and battery life are against the need for high-end performance when making your 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 Pro 5i
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
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 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in CPU and RAM, which ensures smooth multitasking and high performance for demanding tasks, with a high-quality screen suitable for vivid visuals, but with less portability and shorter battery life, it's better suited for stationary use or where you have easy access to power. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while still delivering good performance and screen quality, offers better portability and longer battery life, making it more favorable for on-the-go users who may compromise slightly on top-tier performance for convenience.
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 typically houses a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which makes it superior for gaming and 3D applications that demand fluid visuals and responsive gameplay. While the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i may have a commendable CPU and screen quality, its GPU and refresh rate are less optimal for the most demanding tasks, though still capable for moderate gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
8.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 typically comes with top-tier CPU, GPU, and ample RAM, making it highly suitable for demanding engineering applications, coupled with a high-quality screen that benefits design work; however, it's less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers good performance with quality CPU and GPU while being more portable and having a decent screen, keyboard, and speakers, but it may be slightly noisier and not as powerful for the most intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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.
Software Development
8.5/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 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 (2024) is 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.
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.
If you prioritize a laptop with a vivid and clear display for everyday tasks and media consumption, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior resolution and brightness. For users involved in engineering and graphic design, where accurate colors are crucial, the ASUS outperforms with its better coverage of professional color spaces. However, for gaming and 3D work that demand fluid motion, neither the ASUS nor the Lenovo are ideal, as their refresh rates are lower than what's preferable for those tasks.
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 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,203
$950
$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 Pro 5i costs $950.
"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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