ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) $1,599	MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Lenovo
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	Legion 5i
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16 GB
32GB Laptops \| 16 GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1 TB
2TB Laptops \| 1 TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	15" 2.5K WQXGA PureSight OLED Display
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Black	Storm Grey
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)
Threads
32 Threads	20.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24 MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	15.1 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2.5K WQXGA
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms	3 ms
Panel Type
IPS	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Fast response times, AI-driven adjustments
Aspect Ratio
	3:2
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	AI horsepower, next-gen NVIDIA Blackwell
TGP
	140W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 32 GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1 TB SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Optional 2.5" HDD or SSD
RAID Support
No	Yes
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	24-zone RGB lighting
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Lenovo AI Engine+ for FPS enhancement
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Legion Coldfront Hyper with turbo-charged stealth fans, copper heat pipes, aluminum heat sinks
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	AI Engine+ dynamically optimizes system settings
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	80 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	USB Type-C
Power Adapter
330W	170W Slim Tip
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 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	3 USB 3.0 Ports, 1 USB-C Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	TrueStrike keyboard with Lenovo Spectrum
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.5 mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with dedicated left/right buttons
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Four speakers with immersive 3D audio via Nahimic by SteelSeries
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	AI technology for immersive sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Slimmer, lighter design with cooler, quieter system components
Color Options
Black	Storm Grey
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	24-zone RGB lighting
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	355 x 260 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Legion Coldfront Hyper with turbo-charged stealth fans
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Lenovo Legion Space, AI Engine+
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Lenovo Legion 5i
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	170W Slim Tip
User Manual
Yes	Pre-installed and printed manual
Warranty Card
Yes	Standard 1-year warranty
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	None included
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	April 28, 2025
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX)?

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

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen:

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

Advantages of Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX):

Offers better Weight (2.4 kg vs 2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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