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Updated February 26, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, consider your priorities. If you prioritize gaming or demanding 3D tasks, either will perform well; they're designed for high performance. However, high performance often means shorter battery life and less portability due to their larger size and heavier weight. If you value portability and battery life for everyday work or travel, these laptops may not be ideal. Moreover, engineering software would run smoothly on both, but if the software benefits from a specific hardware feature, check if one of these laptops has an advantage in that area. Always balance your need for performance with the practicality of carrying and using the laptop in different environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.7
8.7
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offer crisp and bright displays that enhance viewing documents, web pages, and videos, due to their high resolution and panel quality. Engineering and design tasks benefit from their wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals in those fields see accurate colors and subtle gradients, crucial for detailed work. However, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may not be suitable for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and quicker screen updates provide a competitive edge and a more immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,300
$2,000
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,300 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.7
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its robust CPU and substantial RAM, ensures smooth multitasking and efficient handling of demanding tasks, coupled with a high-quality screen making it suitable for both work and play; however, its larger size and shorter battery life may limit portability compared to the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, which offers a balance of performance, better battery life, and easier portability, making it also very good for general use while still having ample storage, a comfortable keyboard, and effective heat management for extended use.
Gaming and AI
8.7
9.1
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a high-end GPU and a screen with a very fast refresh rate, which ensures smooth visuals crucial for immersive gaming and rendering 3D graphics. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i also offers a powerful GPU and a high-refresh-rate display, paired with a robust CPU and high-quality screen, providing a similar level of gaming and 3D performance, but with a slight edge in multitasking and visual fidelity.
Engineering and Design
9.2
9.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) are both excellent for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers robust performance for demanding tasks due to its high-end CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, complemented by a high-quality screen that's essential for engineering and design; however, it's less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i also provides strong CPU, generous RAM, and capable GPU for similar tasks, with a high-quality display and slightly better portability, but the tradeoff may come in the form of slightly less impressive speakers and higher operating noise.
Content Creation
8.8
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are both very good for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,300 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.57" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 422 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"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."
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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