Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI 18″ (af1fdd5b-edac-4303-be66-8db5710c316b)
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Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ has a better performing processor.
- Legion 9i has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- ROG Strix Scar AI has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI 18″ (af1fdd5b-edac-4303-be66-8db5710c316b)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI 18″ (af1fdd5b-edac-4303-be66-8db5710c316b) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| - | 7.05 lbs (3.2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.85 x 11.85 x 1.4 inches | |
| (40.26 x 30.1 x 3.56 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2x 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 7, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,149.99 | $6,359.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,149.99 | $6,359.99 |
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Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) summary
Lenovo Legion 9i is a reasonably priced gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card that is fine well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a brilliant Intel processor and a decent amount of RAM for its price. WQUXGA resolution is passable for the 18″ 240 Hz IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is passable leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo Legion 9i 18" WQUXGA IPS 240Hz Gaming Notebook Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 64GB RAM 2TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Eclipse Black
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 9
Processor Model: 290HX Plus
Processor Core: Tetracosa-core (24 Core)
Processor Threads: 24
ASIN: B0HM843HJ8
ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI 18″ (af1fdd5b-edac-4303-be66-8db5710c316b) summary
ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card that is acceptable well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a reasonable Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is underwhelming for the 18-inch 240 Hz monitor. The 2x 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable leaves room for improvement. It is light at only 7.05 lbs (3.2 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI Gaming Laptop 18" 240Hz Mini LED WQXGA Display | (Intel Ultra 9-275HX, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 64GB DDR5, 2x2TB SSD, RGB KB, Win 11 Pro) w/DKZ USB Port Expander
18" Mini LED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Display; 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, Webcam, RGB KB Standard Keyboard
14th Gen Ultra 9- 275HX 2.70GHz Processor (upto 5.4GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 24-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready
64GB DDR5 SODIMM; 380W PSU, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Off Black Color
2x2TB PCIe NVMe SSD (4TB available storage); HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 5, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, Windows 11 Pro-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
[Includes] Authorized Dockztorm Portable USB Hub(Portable Dockztorm Data Hub;Data Rate up to 5Gbps)
ASIN: B0FCDN2L5D