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Updated January 10, 2024·
The choice between an ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and a Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" depends largely on your needs and budget. The ASUS is a high-end gaming laptop, which means it offers top performance for gaming, 3D applications, and engineering software, but it's less portable due to its size and weight, and generally has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad is more affordable and lightweight, making it very portable and likely to have a longer battery life, but it isn't designed for intensive tasks and won't perform as well in demanding applications. If you prioritize gaming or resource-intensive tasks and can invest more, the ASUS is a clear choice. Otherwise, for general use like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the Lenovo should be sufficient at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3
6.1
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, enhancing visual fluidity and detail in fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" with its integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz provides a fair experience, allowing for less graphically intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a high-end CPU, substantial RAM, and a powerful dedicated GPU, essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a quality screen, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a modest CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower quality screen, which makes it fair for less demanding engineering uses, but offers greater portability and battery life.
Content Creation
8.0
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Screen Quality
7.9
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its high resolution and brightness, offers a sharp and vivid display, making it ideal for general use and engineering where detailed visuals are key, but its lower refresh rate impacts gaming, where fluid motion is crucial. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", with fair resolution and brightness, provides sufficient clarity for everyday tasks and non-intensive engineering work, yet it isn't equipped for the color demands of professional design or the fast-paced action of gaming. Both laptops lack the necessary high refresh rates and comprehensive color gamut coverage for optimal 3D work and gaming experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.0
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$741
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a high-powered Intel i9 CPU and ample RAM, satisfying those who need more performance for intensive tasks, with a tradeoff in portability and battery life; it's heavier and has a shorter battery duration compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which balances moderate performance from its AMD Ryzen CPU with better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a good fit for everyday activities on the go.
Software Development
7.4
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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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