If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks like video editing and are willing to spend more, the ASUS ROG Strix, with its powerful graphics and processor, is a solid choice, although it's heavier and may have shorter battery life. On the other hand, if you're looking for something more budget-friendly, easier to carry around, and with longer battery life for everyday use or lighter tasks, the Lenovo LOQ 16 can be a better fit, but it won't match the ASUS in raw performance for resource-intensive software. 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 LOQ 16
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024).
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a powerful CPU and ample RAM, which are vital for multitasking and resource-intensive tasks, along with a high-quality screen, making it excellent for general use despite being less portable and having shorter battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 still provides adequate performance for most tasks with decent screen quality and benefits from better portability and longer battery life, making it also good for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 comes with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experiences. While the Lenovo LOQ 16 still delivers a good gaming experience, its GPU and screen refresh rate aren't as advanced, making the ASUS the preferred option for those prioritizing top-tier gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a top-tier CPU and GPU, abundant RAM, and a high-quality screen, providing robust performance for demanding engineering software and design work. Meanwhile, the Lenovo LOQ 16, while still offering good performance for such tasks, prioritizes a balance between power and portability, with a slightly less powerful setup and more attention to keyboard and speaker quality, as well as lower operating noise.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 LOQ 16 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
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering a laptop for general use, features like panel type, resolution, and brightness are key; for example, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 with its superior panel, higher resolution, and greater brightness provides excellent screen quality. For engineering and design, color accuracy and range become crucial, which is why both the ASUS and Lenovo laptops with their good color gamuts can handle such tasks well. However, for gaming and 3D work, a high refresh rate is paramount for smooth visuals, and since both the ASUS and Lenovo offer lower refresh rates, they fall short in offering an optimal gaming or 3D experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
Fair
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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