For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is a strong contender with its superior GPU and higher screen pixel density, though it comes with a higher price tag and is less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 16 offers a more midrange price point with a capable GPU that's suitable for general use and moderate gaming or 3D tasks. It's also more compact and slightly lighter, making it a better choice if you prioritize portability and value for money, despite its less powerful GPU and lower screen pixel density compared to the Asus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
Excellent for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)
Very good for software development
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.2/10
8.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) is very good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has a better screen than the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) has only fair portability, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,500
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has a price of $3,500 and the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) costs $1,399.
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
9.1/10
9.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) are both excellent for engineering and design.
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
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) 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.
Software Development
7.9/10
8.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D 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.
Battery
3.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has 3.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) both have 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 17 X3D and the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$3,500
$1,399
Release Date
Release Date
June 6, 2023
January 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.11''
14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''
Weight
Weight
6.61 lbs
5.6 lbs
Width
Width
15.55"
14.31"
Depth
Depth
11.1"
10.25"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
Intel i9-14900HX
RAM
RAM
32 GB
32 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
2
Storage
Storage
2048 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
2
2
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4090 (175 W)
RTX 4060 (140 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Yes
Yes
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
16 GB
8 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
3 Hours
3.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
90 Wh
80 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
17.3"
16"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
240Hz
240Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
350 nits
500 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
169.78 PPI
188.68 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1000: 1
1068: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
6.5 ms
14.5 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
71 %
71 %
sRGB
sRGB
99 %
99 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
73 %
73 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.4/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
5.7/10
6.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Yes
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
6.5/10
6.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
48.7°C
42.8°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
53.4°C
50°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
28°C
26.2°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/10
8.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
7/10
7/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
No
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
4
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
3
3
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
2
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.1
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
6E
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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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