The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers high performance for gaming and intensive engineering tasks due to its superior processor and graphics card, but it comes with a higher price tag and slightly lower portability. It stands out in color accuracy, so it's suitable for tasks that need rich display capability like video editing or graphic design. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro comes at a more budget-friendly price, offers good general performance with slightly lower capability for intensive tasks, and has a better battery life, making it more portable. However, it falls short in color accuracy and screen performance for fast motion, meaning it might not be ideal for high-end gaming or professional color grading tasks. Both laptops have good build quality, keyboards, and are suitable for everyday use, but if you're looking for peak performance in engineering and gaming, the ASUS might be a better choice, whereas the Lenovo is more cost-effective for everyday productivity and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
8.0/10
7.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 excels in engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, greater storage, and high refresh rate display, offering better performance for computation-intensive tasks and smooth visuals, but it’s somewhat heavier and less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which has a high-resolution screen with a taller aspect ratio for more vertical workspace and good keyboard quality, but comes with a less powerful CPU and GPU, making it suitable for less demand-intensive engineering tasks. Both feature quality IPS screens and sufficient RAM for multitasking, but the ASUS edges out in color accuracy, imperative for design work, whereas the Lenovo may offer a more comfortable typing experience and quieter operation, balancing performance with daily usability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 provides a high-resolution, bright display with a panel type that delivers crisp and vibrant visuals, offering a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks. Engineering and design professionals benefit from the ASUS's wide color gamut, presenting accurate colors necessary for precise work, though such professionals may find higher-end professional displays even more suitable. However, gamers seeking fluid motion for fast-paced games might be disappointed by the lower refresh rate on the Zephyrus G15, making it less ideal for 3D gaming compared to laptops designed specifically for gaming with higher refresh displays.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$1,162
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is highly suitable for general use due to its powerful CPU and GPU, ample storage and RAM, alongside quality screen and good battery life, which collectively enable smooth multitasking and media consumption, though it is slightly less portable than some alternatives.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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