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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15", consider the ASUS if you require high performance for tasks like gaming or 3D modeling, as it comes with a powerful combination of an Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics. The Lenovo Legion 5, while more affordable and equipped with the latest RTX 4060 graphics, offers a different processor, the AMD Ryzen 7, which may perform differently in certain applications. However, the Legion has a higher resolution display, which is better for tasks requiring finer detail. The ASUS tends to be less portable due to its weight but has a slightly better battery life. If budget is a major concern, the Lenovo provides competitive performance at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Content Creation
8.0
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" fares better due to a superior combination of panel type, resolution, and brightness, offering a more vibrant and clear viewing experience. For engineering and design, both laptops provide adequate screen quality, but the ASUS might not offer the same level of color accuracy needed for precise work as the Lenovo does with its sufficient color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial, neither laptop excels, as other models with faster refresh rates might be more suitable for those fast-paced visual requirements.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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.
Cost
$2,000
$999
$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 Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a quality IPS screen, is well-suited for general use, offering solid performance and a good portability despite its fair battery life. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" also comes with significant RAM, a potent AMD CPU, and a higher-resolution IPS screen, but trades off slightly in portability due to a shorter battery life; it's still a commendable choice for routine tasks, especially with its excellent keyboard and superior heat management.
Gaming and AI
8.3
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in gaming and 3D applications because of its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, which is ideal for fast-paced visuals. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" also provides a good gaming experience with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and respectable screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, along with a higher screen resolution that benefits screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are exceptional for engineering and design largely due to their powerful CPUs and GPUs, which facilitate demanding tasks and complex graphics renderings. Additionally, both offer substantial RAM and high-quality screens, crucial for multitasking and detailed visual work, though the Lenovo Legion 5 has a higher resolution display which is better for intricate designs, but the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers slightly better portability and keyboard quality.
Software Development
7.4
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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