The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is more expensive than the Lenovo Legion 7 but offers a more powerful Intel i9 processor and an RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which translates to better performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It also has a higher refresh rate for fast-motion, making it more suitable for gaming. On the other hand, the Legion 7 is slightly cheaper, more portable, has a higher battery life, and offers a higher resolution and brighter screen with a taller aspect ratio, which may appeal to those prioritizing media consumption and productivity tasks. Both have similar amounts of storage and RAM, but the Legion has a better keyboard and webcam. Choose the ASUS for top-tier performance or the Lenovo if you prefer a balance between performance, screen quality, and portability. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a sharp and bright display for everyday tasks, like web browsing or document editing, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo Legion 7 will serve you well with their high-resolution and bright screens. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is vital, you'll appreciate the wide color gamuts offered by both laptops, ensuring that your designs look as intended. However, for fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering, despite their high-resolution and panel quality, the lower refresh rates on these screens mean they won't be as smooth as displays specifically designed for these activities.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$1,500
$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 7 costs $1,500.
The Lenovo Legion 7 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both well-suited for general use due to their high-performance CPUs, ample RAM, and quality IPS screens with high resolution and color coverage, ensuring smooth multitasking and clear visuals. However, the ASUS offers slightly more portability with a lighter weight and smaller dimensions, while the Lenovo has a longer battery life and better screen brightness, making it more suitable for extended use away from a power source.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 7 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 stands out for gaming and 3D with a higher-end NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti and a rapid screen refresh rate of 300Hz, conducive to smoother gameplay and visual performance. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7, while still providing a strong gaming experience with an NVIDIA RTX 3070 and a respectable screen refresh rate of 165Hz, might not match the ASUS's fluid motion but benefits from a higher screen resolution, potentially offering better image clarity for detailed work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with an Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, excels in engineering and design due to its strong performance and high refresh rate screen, although it has slightly lower resolution and color accuracy compared to the Lenovo Legion 7.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.4/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 7 to have good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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