ASUS ROG Strix G18 vs Lenovo Legion 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 16″ is hands-down winner for gaming and offers more value.
- For performance ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a bit better performing processor.
- For graphics performance ROG Strix G18 has a faster graphics card.
- Legion has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- ROG Strix G18 features a bigger display. For carrying Legion is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- ROG Strix G18 has a bigger SSD.
ASUS ROG Strix G18
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | Lenovo Legion 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.61 lbs (3 kg) | 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91 inches | 14.35 x 10.55 x 0.85 inches |
| (39.9 x 29.39 x 2.31 cm) | (36.45 x 26.8 x 2.16 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 11, 2026 | May 9, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,839.95 | $2,177.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,839.95 | $2,177.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS ROG Strix G18
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare ASUS ROG Strix G18 / Lenovo Legion 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS ROG Strix G18 summary
ASUS ROG Strix G18 is an impressively priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU which is excellent great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a great AMD CPU and decent RAM for its price. Quad HD resolution is okay for the 18-inch 240 Hz IPS display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is adequate. It is quite bulky at 6.61 lbs (3 kg).
GALIMU Customized Laptop, Created Using ASUS ROG Strix G18 Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, RTX 5070, 18" WQXDA 2.5K IPS 240Hz, 32GB DDR5 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi6E Bluetooth BacklitKB Win11, Eclipse Gray
✔【Warranty】 GALIMU provides an 1-year warranty on upgraded components. 1-yearOriginal manufacturer warranty remains valid on remaining components
✔【Screen】 18 inches WQXDA (2560x1600) 16:10 2.5K IPS 240Hz (100% DCI-P3, Anti-glare 3ms);
✔【Memory & Storage】 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM megahertz and 2TB Solid State Drive (SSD) storag;
✔【Processor】 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX Processor 2.5GHz (80MB Cache, up to 5.4GHz, 16 cores, 32 Threads);
✔【Graphics】 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7);
✔【Connectivity】 2 x USB 4 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A,1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 x RJ45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth;
✔【Operating System】 Windows 11
ASIN: B0H1DQLFCH
Lenovo Legion 16″ summary
Lenovo Legion is a gaming laptop released in 2026. It has a great Intel processor and decent RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is not the best great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQXGA resolution is great for the 16″ 240 Hz IPS screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is decent but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg).
Lenovo Legion 5 16" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7; 32GB DDR5 RAM; 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD; Gigabit LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C Processor
16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 240Hz
32GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1TB SSD
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
ASIN: B0G4N4FXDC