If price is a primary concern and you need a laptop for general use such as browsing the web, light office work, or streaming, the Lenovo V15 is a suitable and cost-effective choice. However, if performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering tasks is crucial, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is designed for those demands but at a higher cost, and it might be less portable due to its typically larger size and shorter battery life compared to more general-use laptops. Choose the Lenovo V15 for basic tasks and value, or the ASUS for high-performance needs with the understanding of its extra cost and less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior performance for general use with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality display, but it is less portable and has relatively shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo V15 which, while having a mid-range CPU and an adequate display for general tasks, excels in battery life and is lighter, making it more portable. While both have the same storage capacity and sufficient RAM, the ASUS is tailored for more demanding tasks and a better gaming experience with its advanced GPU, though the Lenovo V15 offers a balance between performance and convenience for everyday use.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
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 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 outperforms the Lenovo V15 for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its superior GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti) and a high screen refresh rate of 360, which leads to smoother visuals and potentially better gameplay experience. In comparison, the Lenovo V15, while adequate for less demanding tasks, relies on an integrated GPU that's part of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor and a standard screen refresh rate of 60, which are less optimal for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in engineering and design use because it features a high-performance CPU and GPU suitable for intensive tasks, along with a high-quality IPS screen that offers good color accuracy and contrast. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, despite having adequate RAM and storage, is equipped with a less powerful processor and GPU, and its TN screen panel has lower color accuracy and contrast, making it less optimal for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.2/10
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 17 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
8.1/10
5.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 likely has a higher resolution and brightness, which enhances clarity and visibility for general use and intricate design work, and also offers wider color gamuts crucial for accurate color representation in engineering and design. The Lenovo V15's screen may not provide the same level of detail and color accuracy due to lower resolution and limited color coverage, making it less suitable for tasks where visual precision is key. However, for gaming and 3D applications that rely heavily on fluid motion, the ASUS might fall short if its refresh rate is not high enough to match fast-paced graphics, despite its other screen advantages.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very 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
$2,499
$579
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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 17 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"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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