ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti $2,799	Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Lenovo
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16" Intel)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	64GB DDR5-6400MHz
32GB Laptops \| 64GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC)
2TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16.0-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED PureSight Gaming Display, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	Starting at 2.72 kg or 6 lbs
Color
Black	Eclipse Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.7 GHz (P-cores base), 2.1 GHz (E-cores base)
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	55W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with 15W boost)
Architecture
	Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Additional Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Lenovo AI Engine+ Support, LA1 + LA3 AI Chips for real-time optimizations, Copilot+ PC compatible
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16.0 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	<0.5ms (MPRT)
Panel Type
IPS	OLED PureSight Gaming Display, Glare (glossy), Non-Touch
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits (SDR), VESA TrueBlack 1000 Certified (peak 1000 nits HDR)
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	HDR 1000, Dolby Vision®, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, TÜV Rheinland Certified (Low Blue Light), Anti-Burn-In Technology, X-Rite™ Certified for color accuracy
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	12GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-accelerated graphics (up to 992 AI TOPS)
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	140W (including 25W Dynamic Boost, Boost Clock up to 2267MHz)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	6400MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x 32GB SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC)
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Supports up to 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4/Gen5 SSDs (configured with 2TB, so likely 2x1TB or a single 2TB module, but expansion capability is for two slots)
RAID Support
No	Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in Legion Pro series often support RAID 0.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes (4x swappable keycaps for gaming keys, dedicated media keys)
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Per-Key Legion Spectrum RGB Backlit Keyboard
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Lenovo AI Engine+, Legion Coldfront: Vapor (with HyperChamber), Fn+Q with Intelligent Fan Mode, Legion Space
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Legion Coldfront: Vapor (Massive Vapor Chamber with Integrated HyperChamber, Triple TSI Fan System, Full-surface copper heatpipes, Acoustic AI Sound Sync)
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Yes (via Manual Mode in Lenovo AI Engine+)
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Quiet, Balance, Performance, Extreme (via Fn+Q and Lenovo AI Engine+)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified in official documentation, but expected to be among the highest for gaming laptops.
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	99.99Whr, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Approx. 4-6 hours for light tasks, ~1.5-2 hours for gaming.
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Super Rapid Charge (0-70% in 30min, 0-100% in 80min), 140W USB-C Power Delivery charging
Power Adapter
330W	400W (Slim Tip) AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2 BE 320MHz
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
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	1x USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™ 2.1, 40Gbps), 1x USB-C (Power Delivery 140W, DisplayPort™ 2.1), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet), 1x 3.5mm Headset / Microphone Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Power Jack
Ethernet
	2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Legion TrueStrike Keyboard, Per-Key Legion Spectrum RGB Backlit, 1.6mm key travel, 0.3mm dish
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	100% Anti-Ghosting
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Mylar touchpad, Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	4-Speaker System (2x 2W) with Smart Amp and Nahimic Audio
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier Technology
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (3.5mm Headset / Microphone Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	5MP Integrated Webcam with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes (E-Shutter)
Enhancements
	AI Sync for optimized video quality, E-Shutter (electronic privacy shutter)
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Premium Aluminum (sandblasted finish) chassis
Color Options
Black	Eclipse Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Legion O Power Button (indicates mode), RGB light bars along rear vents.
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	21.9mm-26.6mm (H) x 364mm (W) x 275.9mm (D) / 0.86″-1.04″ x 14.33″ x 10.86″
Additional Features
	Eco-Friendly ESG Materials & Green Packaging
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes (Legion Coldfront: Vapor with HyperChamber)
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Lenovo AI Engine+, Legion Space, Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft Office (Lifetime), 3 Months Xbox PC Game Pass
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	Up to 64GB RAM, up to 2x M.2 SSDs (with potential Gen5 support for one slot)
AI PC Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU, LA1 + LA3 AI Chips, Copilot+ PC Certified
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 400W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 1-Year Legion Ultimate Support + 1-Year Extended Warranty (Total 2 years hardware support)
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	Microsoft Office (Lifetime), 3 Months Xbox PC Game Pass
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	June 2025 (Official India launch around June 16, 2025)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti?

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

Advantages of Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti:

Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-6400MHz vs 32GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better Weight (Starting at 2.72 kg or 6 lbs vs 2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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