When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, consider how you'll use the laptop. If you're after top-of-the-line gaming performance, the ASUS, while pricier, offers superior graphics and processing power for demanding games and tasks. However, the Lenovo provides balanced performance suitable for most games and general use, and it may save you money. If portability and battery life are priorities, the Lenovo typically offers a lighter design and longer battery life, making it easier to carry around and use on the go compared to the heavier and more power-intensive ASUS. 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 software development
Very good for content creation
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024).
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its high-performance CPU and ample RAM, delivers superior multitasking and smooth operation for general use, plus a high-quality screen for vivid visuals, but its size and shorter battery life limit its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, while still offering good performance and screen quality, is more portable and has a longer battery life, making it easier to use on the go, though it may fall slightly behind the ASUS in raw performance.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
8.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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) and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both very good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its top-tier GPU and high screen refresh rate, provides an edge for the most graphic-intense games and 3D rendering tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, though slightly below in GPU performance, still offers a very capable gaming experience with a good screen refresh rate and quality, paired with a competent CPU.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
8.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its top-tier CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, delivers exceptional performance and crisp visuals that are essential for demanding engineering applications, although it's less portable due to its size. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, while offering solid performance with a good CPU, sufficient RAM, and a capable GPU, plus a quality screen, strikes a better balance between power and portability, with a keyboard and speakers that are quite competent for everyday use.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 Legion 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
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 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
8.1/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offer crisp, clear images with their high-resolution screens and bright displays, making them excellent choices for tasks like browsing and watching videos. The screens on both models cover a broad range of colors well, which is essential for engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where fast on-screen motion is common, their lower refresh rates may result in less fluid visuals when compared to laptops with higher refresh rates that are specifically optimized for those purposes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,203
$1,000
$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 Pro 5i costs $1,000.
"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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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