If you prioritize high-end gaming or demanding tasks like video editing and can handle a heavier, bulkier laptop with a shorter battery life, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 would be suitable despite its higher cost. Conversely, if you're looking for a laptop that is easier to carry around, offers longer battery life for everyday tasks or business applications, and is more budget-friendly, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is a better fit, although it may not handle intensive applications as smoothly. Consider what you'll use the laptop for most and whether mobility or power is your top priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its high-performance CPU and abundant RAM, excels at demanding tasks and offers vivid screen quality suited for gaming and intensive applications, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life, which could be limiting for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while very capable for general tasks, emphasizes portability and longer battery life, making it an excellent choice for users who prioritize ease of carrying and not worrying about frequent charging, despite having slightly less power for resource-intensive activities.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and better overall performance, which makes it a strong choice for intensive tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while suitable for general use and offering good screen quality and a capable CPU, may not deliver the same level of gaming and 3D performance due to its less powerful graphics hardware and lower refresh rate.
Software Development
7.4/10
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.9/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen for content creation.
Regarding general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offer panels with high resolution and brightness, providing sharp, vivid visuals for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, these laptops have displays that cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring accuracy in color-critical applications. However, their lower refresh rates make them less ideal for gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion and rapid on-screen changes are essential for an optimal experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
$1,241
$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 X13 costs $1,241.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, excels in tasks that demand significant computational power and graphics rendering, such as 3D modeling and machine learning, while also offering a high-quality screen for detailed visuals. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while still capable for engineering with good CPU and RAM, focuses more on portability and has a renowned keyboard, making it suitable for on-the-go engineering professionals who also prioritize typing comfort and device mobility.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for content creation.
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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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 ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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