If you prioritize high-end gaming or demanding tasks like video editing and 3D modeling, the ASUS ROG Strix may serve you well with its superior performance; however, it's less portable and has a higher price. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 is more budget-friendly, offers good performance for general use and some lighter creative tasks, and is easier to carry around, but it won't handle intense gaming or heavy-duty applications as effectively. Balancing between performance needs and price will guide your choice between these two options. 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior CPU and RAM, which can handle more intensive tasks smoothly, and its higher-quality screen makes for a better visual experience, though it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Slim 7, which still delivers adequately for general use, is easier to carry around and lasts longer on a charge. While the Lenovo's storage, keyboard, speaker quality, operating noise, and heat management are fine, the ASUS excels in these areas, potentially providing a more enjoyable and efficient user experience at the expense of some convenience.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
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 Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 comes with a higher-end graphics card and a faster screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, providing a more immersive and responsive experience. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, while still capable, has a less powerful graphics card and slower refresh rate, leading to less fluid gameplay and 3D performance, though it still handles general tasks and lighter workloads well.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 comes with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a superior GPU which offers exceptional screen quality for intensive engineering and design tasks, but it's less portable and might have more operating noise compared to slimmer models. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a balance between performance and portability, with a solid CPU, enough RAM, and a good GPU to handle design work, as well as a better keyboard, speakers, and quieter operation, though its screen and graphics might not match the ASUS for the most demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 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
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim 7 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
8.3/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Asus ROG Strix G18 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 offer high-resolution screens with vibrant colors and brightness levels that make for a crisp, clear viewing experience. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamut coverage of both laptops, ensuring accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their screens have lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and responsiveness.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
$1,440
$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 Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
"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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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