If you're focused on top-tier gaming or complex tasks like 3D rendering, the ASUS ROG Strix with its robust performance is a strong choice, albeit with a heftier price tag and less portability due to its size and weight. However, if you prioritize a balance between decent everyday performance, lighter travel weight, and lower cost, the Lenovo Slim Pro is a more budget-friendly option that offers the added benefit of easier portability but isn't suited for heavy-duty gaming or engineering software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix offers top-tier CPU and RAM, ideal for demanding apps and multitasking, with superior screen quality for crisp visuals, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 counters with a balance of solid CPU performance and RAM, high-quality screen, better portability, and longer battery life, suited for users needing a powerful yet mobile machine with less emphasis on gaming-grade specs.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a higher-end GPU and faster screen refresh rate, making it a superior choice for demanding gaming and 3D applications where smooth graphics and responsiveness are crucial. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a balance between performance and portability, with a capable GPU and a decent refresh rate that supports gaming and 3D tasks, but with less visual fluidity and detail compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in engineering and design tasks thanks to its superior CPU and GPU capabilities, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, making it well-suited for power-intensive applications, albeit at the cost of being less portable due to its larger size. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while still capable for engineering and design due to good CPU, decent GPU performance, and ample RAM, offers better portability and a more comfortable keyboard, but may not handle the most demanding tasks as efficiently as the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.8/10
8.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is somewhat better.
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
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a vibrant, high-resolution display with excellent brightness, making text, images, and videos clear and easy on the eyes, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 provides a good quality display that is slightly less superior. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS' wider color gamut captures a broader range of colors, making it ideal for professional photo editing and precision work; the Lenovo, while competent, falls short in color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS disappoints due to a lower refresh rate, which could lead to less smooth visuals, whereas the Lenovo also struggles in this regard, but its shortcomings are less pronounced due to its different expected uses.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.5in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very 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 Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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