Choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro depends on your preferences and needs. The ASUS offers a great balance between performance and portability with a better battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use, and it's generally less expensive. On the other hand, the Lenovo has a slightly larger screen with a different aspect ratio, newer CPU and graphics which can be better for gaming and engineering tasks but at the expense of battery life and higher cost. Both laptops have similar storage and RAM, ensuring robust performance for general use as well as demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning. If you frequently travel and need longer battery life, consider the ASUS. However, if you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks and don't mind shorter battery life and extra weight, the Lenovo might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is 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.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and content creation.
When considering general use, both the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 boast screens with high resolution and brightness, offering sharp images and good visibility in various lighting conditions which make for a satisfying everyday viewing experience. For engineering and design, their wide color gamuts ensure that professionals can see accurate colors and finer gradients, which is critical for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where high refresh rates are key to a smooth and responsive experience, both models fall short, potentially resulting in less fluid motion and more noticeable lag during fast-paced action.
Battery
9.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$1,840
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,840.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a more powerful CPU and longer battery life, making it exceptional for an assortment of tasks, while its lighter weight and superior screen quality offer added portability and better viewing experience; this explains its very good rating for general use. The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, while also satisfactorily equipped for general use tasks with similar RAM and storage capabilities, falls short in battery life and weighs more, which could limit its ease of transport despite its recent release with a somewhat improved processor and better keyboard.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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