The ASUS ROG Strix is tailored for high-end gaming and demanding tasks due to its powerful components, making it a suitable choice if you need top-notch performance for gaming or resource-intensive applications; however, it's larger and has a shorter battery life, which affects portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is more budget-friendly, offers longer battery life, and is much lighter, ideal for on-the-go productivity and general use, but it won't handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the ASUS. Consider what you prioritize: peak performance for heavy-duty tasks or affordability and portability for everyday computing. 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
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with a more powerful CPU and extra RAM, excels in demanding tasks but trades off some portability and battery life due to its larger size and higher power consumption; whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, although less powerful, offers better portability and battery life, suitable for users who prioritize ease of carrying and longer use on a single charge, with reasonable performance for everyday tasks. Screen quality is excellent on both, but the ROG's focus on gaming may edge out in visual performance, while the ThinkBook maintains a balance of good screen quality with a more compact and quieter operating experience.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better gaming performance, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, with a less capable GPU and lower refresh rate, offers more modest graphics performance suitable for everyday tasks and light gaming. While both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the ASUS excels in delivering the high-end gaming and 3D rendering experience that demanding applications require.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers top-tier CPU, RAM, and GPU, essential for demanding engineering applications and it comes with superior screen quality for detailed design work; however, it is less portable and noisier under load. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, while still providing adequate performance and good screen quality for engineering tasks, is more portable and quieter, with a high-quality keyboard that's better suited for prolonged typing and general use.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.8/10
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) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18's panel has high resolution and brightness, providing vibrant and clear visuals for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering, but its lower refresh rate affects its performance for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is critical. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers sufficient resolution and brightness for general computing and precise color representation for engineering tasks, yet it falls short for gaming and 3D usage due to a refresh rate that doesn't support the highest level of fluidity in motion. Both laptops have screens that excel in color accuracy and clarity for productivity but are not optimized for the high refresh rates needed by gaming enthusiasts and professionals working in 3D environments.
Portability
Poor
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent 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 ThinkBook 13s 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."
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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