If you need a laptop for high-performance tasks like gaming or engineering software, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is better suited with its more powerful graphics and processor. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which makes it less ideal for on-the-go use. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is lighter with a longer battery life and has a touchscreen with a higher resolution, which could be beneficial for general use and productivity. It's not designed for intensive gaming or engineering tasks, but its build and keyboard quality make it suitable for business professionals who value portability and build over raw performance. 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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a higher performance with its more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics card which makes it better for intensive tasks, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, so it's less portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which is lighter and has longer battery life making it better for on-the-go use, and with its 2-in-1 convertible design, it can easily switch between laptop and tablet modes for versatile general use.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.9/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for gaming and AI, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, while featuring high resolution and brightness suitable for general tasks and color-accurate displays critical for engineering and design work, lacks a high refresh rate that gamers and 3D artists prioritize for smooth visuals. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with similar traits, offers clear and vibrant images for everyday tasks and professional design but falls short in the fast-paced action of gaming due to its modest refresh rate. Both laptops are well-equipped for productivity and creative pursuits but may disappoint enthusiasts seeking the fluid motion that only high-refresh screens provide in gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$725
$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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to have 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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