Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) $1,599	ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,750	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	ASUS
Model
Legion 5i	TUF A18 5070
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16 GB	16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM
16 GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1 TB	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
1 TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
15" 2.5K WQXGA PureSight OLED Display	18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, 240Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.4 kg	Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
Color
Storm Grey	Jaeger Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX	AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)	8.0
Threads
20.0	16.0
Base Clock
1.5 GHz	3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.0 GHz	4.7 GHz
Cache
24 MB L3 cache	16MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.1 Inches	18 Inches
Resolution
2.5K WQXGA	2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
165Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3 ms	3ms (GTG)
Panel Type
OLED	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
3:2	16:10
Additional Features
Fast response times, AI-driven adjustments	Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR7
TGP
140W	Maximum 140W (configurable)
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes	Supported
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 18,500	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 15,000
Additional Features
AI horsepower, next-gen NVIDIA Blackwell	Supports NVIDIA Optimus technology
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR4 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32 GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) via two SO-DIMM slots
Storage
Primary Storage
1 TB SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Optional 2.5" HDD or SSD	Not available
RAID Support
Yes	Not supported
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes	Backlit RGB keyboard with gaming-specific keys
RGB Customization
24-zone RGB lighting	Yes, per-key RGB lighting
Game Optimization
Lenovo AI Engine+ for FPS enhancement	Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate software for performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront Hyper with turbo-charged stealth fans, copper heat pipes, aluminum heat sinks	Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage	Supported via ASUS Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
AI Engine+ dynamically optimizes system settings	Silent, Performance, Turbo modes
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 18,500	See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score
Battery
Capacity
80 Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
USB Type-C	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
170W Slim Tip	180W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
3 USB 3.0 Ports, 1 USB-C Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio Jack	1 x USB-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
TrueStrike keyboard with Lenovo Spectrum	RGB backlit membrane keyboard with gaming keys
Key Travel
1.5 mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad with dedicated left/right buttons	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Four speakers with immersive 3D audio via Nahimic by SteelSeries	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
AI technology for immersive sound	DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Slimmer, lighter design with cooler, quieter system components	Aluminum lid with magnesium alloy chassis
Color Options
Storm Grey	Jaeger Gray
RGB Lighting
24-zone RGB lighting	Yes, keyboard backlit
Dimensions
355 x 260 x 22 mm	Approximately 399 x 267 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Legion Coldfront Hyper with turbo-charged stealth fans	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Lenovo Legion Space, AI Engine+	Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Lenovo Legion 5i	ASUS TUF A18 5070 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
170W Slim Tip	180W AC adapter
User Manual
Pre-installed and printed manual	Included
Warranty Card
Standard 1-year warranty	Included
Additional Accessories
None included	Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
April 28, 2025	September 2025
Status
In Stock	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) or ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260)?

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

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

Offers better Weight (2.4 kg vs Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs))

Advantages of ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260):

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070)

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