The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers superior performance for activities like gaming, 3D modeling, and intensive engineering tasks, thanks to its high-end graphics card and powerful processor. It also has a high refresh rate display which is great for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios but is heavier and less portable than the Lenovo V15, and it generally has a shorter battery life. The Lenovo V15, while less powerful, is lighter, more portable, and generally offers a longer battery life, making it more suited for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It is significantly more affordable than the ASUS, so if budget is a primary concern and you don't need the high-end features, the Lenovo could be the better choice. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks and are willing to invest more, the ASUS could be the right fit despite its added weight and higher price. 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 V15
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with a high-end CPU and a powerful dedicated GPU, excellent screen quality, and a solid build, is well-suited for intensive tasks and gaming but is less portable and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 offers good general performance with sufficient RAM and storage, an average screen, better portability, and a longer battery life, making it a practical choice for day-to-day tasks without the extra features aimed at gaming.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.1/10
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
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 outshines the Lenovo V15 in gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a very high screen refresh rate of 300Hz, as opposed to the integrated Vega 7 graphics and 60Hz screen refresh rate in the Lenovo V15. While both laptops may have similar CPUs and screen quality, the GPU and screen refresh rate are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming visuals, making the ASUS significantly more suited for intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 V15 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
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
5.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a clear, bright display with high resolution, which makes text and images sharp and easy to read, while the Lenovo V15's lower resolution and dimmer screen can make for a less satisfying viewing experience. In engineering and design, accurate colors are crucial, and the ASUS's ability to cover a wide color gamut ensures designers see true-to-life colors, whereas the Lenovo’s limited color range might result in less precise color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate that can lead to less fluid motion, while both laptops' resolutions and panel types are adequate, though not cutting-edge for fast-paced, visually intensive tasks.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 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
7.8/10
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 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
$579
$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 V15 costs $579.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Lenovo V15 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 V15 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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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