If you require high performance for gaming or intensive software tasks and don't mind spending more, the ASUS ROG Strix would be suitable despite being less portable due to weight and size. However, if budget and portability are primary concerns and your tasks are general computing activities, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a more budget-friendly option with the added benefit of being lighter and easier to carry around, although it won't handle demanding tasks as well as the ASUS. 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
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, which alongside a quality screen, provides smooth performance for demanding applications, but its large size and shorter battery life may limit its portability. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while offering a less powerful CPU and less RAM, is more portable and has a longer battery life, suitable for on-the-go usage and general tasks, plus it has a high-quality screen, though it might not handle intensive tasks as well.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 13x is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 comes equipped with a high-end GPU and a higher screen refresh rate which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D animations, thus offering superior performance in these tasks. Whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, has a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, making it adequate but not optimal for heavy gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and a superior GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering software and tasks, along with a high-quality screen that benefits design work. Although less powerful, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is lighter and more portable, with a good enough keyboard, speakers, and less operating noise, making it suitable for lighter engineering tasks and on-the-go use.
Content Creation
8.8/10
8.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
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 13x 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
8.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
If you're focused on general use such as web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, both the ASUS ROG Strix and the Lenovo ThinkBook offer high resolution and bright displays, making text sharp and colors vibrant. For engineering and design work where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops have screens that cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring your design work is displayed as intended. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, the importance of high refresh rates comes into play for smooth motion, and in this area, these laptops may fall short, potentially offering a less than optimal experience for fast-paced interactive content.
Portability
Poor
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.5in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
$1,399
$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 13x costs $1,399.
"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."
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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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