When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17", consider that the ASUS offers high-end performance suitable for demanding gaming, 3D applications, and machine learning, but is less portable due to its size and weight. The Lenovo, while more affordable and offering decent performance for general use and less intensive engineering tasks, may not match the ASUS's performance for cutting-edge games or professional-grade creative work. The Lenovo might provide better battery life and easier portability, so if mobility and value are important, the Lenovo could be the better 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
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024).
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a high-end CPU and ample RAM for efficient multitasking and demanding applications, along with a superior screen quality for vivid visuals, whereas its hefty design and shorter battery life reduce portability and on-the-go usage. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" balances solid general performance and decent screen quality with greater battery life and easier portability, although it may not match the ASUS in raw power or display finesse.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a higher-end GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, giving it an edge in delivering smoother gameplay and better handling of 3D tasks compared to the Lenovo Legion 5. While the Lenovo Legion 5 has a capable CPU and good screen quality, its lower GPU performance and refresh rate make it less optimal for the most demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 often comes with a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher-end GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering software and tasks, along with a higher-quality screen for fine detail work. On the other hand, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" also offers solid CPU, RAM, and GPU options, it might be more portable and have a better keyboard and quieter operation, though it might not match the peak performance and screen quality of the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Legion 5 17" 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
7.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.3/10
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-resolution, bright display with wide color gamuts that make it ideal for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial. Its screen, however, has a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is essential. The Lenovo Legion 5, similarly equipped with a high-quality panel, meets the needs of general use and engineering with good resolution and acceptable color fidelity but falls short for gaming due to its limited refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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.
Cost
$2,203
$1,200
$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 Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
"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 Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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