If you prioritize high-end gaming or demanding tasks like video editing, the ASUS ROG Strix offers superior performance; however, its size and weight reduce portability, and it may have shorter battery life. Alternatively, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 provides better mobility and longer battery life for everyday tasks and business use, while being more affordable but less suitable for intensive 3D tasks or high-end gaming. Choose the ASUS for powerful applications and the Lenovo for greater convenience and value in regular use. 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 ThinkPad Z13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its high-end CPU and ample RAM, excels in intensive tasks and offers a superior screen quality for vivid visuals, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, which offers a balance between performance and mobility with moderate battery life and easy transportability, along with a solid keyboard and reliable heat management for comfortable long-term use. While the ThinkPad's storage and speakers are decent, the ASUS may stand out for users with higher storage needs and a preference for better sound during their activities.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a high-end GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a less powerful GPU and slower refresh rate, which are not ideal for intensive gaming or 3D work but can handle less demanding tasks. Additionally, the ThinkPad Z13's screen quality and CPU are decent for general use, but it would be outperformed by the ASUS in scenarios where the GPU and refresh rate are crucial.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, excels in demanding tasks like 3D rendering and complex simulations, and its superior screen quality enhances visual work, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, though capable for engineering tasks, focuses more on portability and has an excellent keyboard, making it a balanced option for on-the-go professionals who may also appreciate its quieter operation and good speakers.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.0/10
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18's superior screen quality for general use and engineering stems from its high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to see, along with wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation vital for design work. However, its lower refresh rate lessens its appeal for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while offering good resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for professional design, similarly falls short for gaming due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
$2,203
$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 ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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