Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 Comparison

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 $2,949	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 $2,999	HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375)
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	ASUS
Model
Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H (2024)	ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) G834JZR-XS96
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6
RTX 4090 Laptops \| RTX 4080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB SSD (1TB x 2)	1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	18-inch Nebula HDR, 16:10 QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	2.90 kg or 6.39 lbs
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)
Threads
32 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 (QHD)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits	Up to 500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR
Response Time
	3ms
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	12GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB SSD (1TB x 2)	1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Additional M.2 slot available
RAID Support
Yes, RAID 0	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Functionality
RGB Customization
Yes, via Legion Spectrum	Yes, via Aura Sync
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront 5.0 with advanced thermal design	ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage	Yes, via Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
80Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
330W	330W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
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	1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.9mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720p HD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Legion Spectrum Lighting	Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow
Dimensions
36.4 x 26.2 x 2.36 cm	40.0 x 28.5 x 2.56 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Legion Coldfront 5.0	Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink
Software
Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage for system control and customization	Pre-installed Armoury Crate for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 or ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080?

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

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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