If high-end gaming or demanding tasks are your priority and budget is less of a concern, the ASUS ROG Strix could serve you better with its likely superior performance. However, if you value a balance between performance and portability with a lighter hit on your wallet, the Lenovo Legion Slim could be more suitable as it offers a sleeker build and may be easier to carry around, at the expense of some performance capabilities compared to the ASUS. Always consider battery life as well, which tends to be better in laptops not primarily designed for gaming. 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 Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with a high-quality CPU and ample RAM, excels in demanding tasks, offering superior screen quality for an immersive experience, but trades off on portability and battery life due to its gaming-oriented design. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, while still offering good performance, focuses on a balance between power and portability, with decent battery life and easier handling, making it a versatile choice for those on the go.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
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 Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its superior GPU and high screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smooth, detailed gameplay and 3D rendering, making it a top choice for those activities. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers commendable performance in the same areas, although it may not match the ASUS's raw graphics prowess and display responsiveness.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its more powerful CPU and GPU, offers superior performance for demanding engineering software and a higher quality screen for detailed design work, at the expense of being less portable and potentially louder under load. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, while still capable for engineering tasks with good CPU and decent GPU, prioritizes a balance between performance and portability, with a slightly better keyboard and quieter operation, but may not handle intensive 3D tasks as smoothly.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.7/10
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 Slim 7 15.6" 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
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 Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.7/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 likely offers a high-resolution display and impressive brightness, which makes for a clear and vivid visual experience ideal for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, while also providing wide color gamuts that professionals need for color-sensitive projects. However, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth graphics desired by gamers and those doing 3D work, who tend to prioritize fluid motion. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 might feature similar qualities for general and design use, but also falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less optimal refresh rate despite having a suitable resolution and panel type.
Portability
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
$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 Slim 7 15.6" 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 Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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