Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 Comparison

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 $2,949	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 $2,499	Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	ASUS
Model
Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H (2024)	ROG Strix Scar 17 SE G733CX-XS97 (2022)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6
RTX 4090 Laptops \| RTX 3080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-4800MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB SSD (1TB x 2)	2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	17.3-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs
Color
Black	Off Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i9-12950HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	16 Cores (8 Performance + 8 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.2 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	30MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W (Base), Up to 150W with Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	17.3 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare, Dolby Vision
Response Time
	3ms
Aspect Ratio
	16:9
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 2.0
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, ROG Boost, Advanced Optimus
TGP
	175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 14000
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB SSD (1TB x 2)	2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Available M.2 Slot
RAID Support
Yes, RAID 0	Yes, RAID 0/1
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Keys
RGB Customization
Yes, via Legion Spectrum	Yes, Per-Key RGB with Aura Sync + Light Bar
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	ROG Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront 5.0 with advanced thermal design	ROG Intelligent Cooling with Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage	Yes, via Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈ 19500 \|\| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈ 17000
Battery
Capacity
80Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 8 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
330W	330W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x 2.5G RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1 x Keystone II slot
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Chiclet Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.9mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Glass Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Quad Speaker Setup with Smart Amp Technology
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	No built-in webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Not applicable
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum and Plastic Chassis
Color Options
Black	Off Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Legion Spectrum Lighting	Yes, Full Surround + Logo + Keyboard
Dimensions
36.4 x 26.2 x 2.36 cm	39.5 x 28.2 x 2.83 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Legion Coldfront 5.0	Yes, with Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal
Software
Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage for system control and customization	ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	ROG Keystone II, ROG Backpack
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2022.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 or ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 32GB DDR5-4800MHz)
Offers better Weight (2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs vs 2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core i9-12950HX)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti)

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