Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" 21G20022US Black 2024
Lenovo
70 Overall Score
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ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025
ASUS
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" 21G20022US Black 2024
No customer feedback yet
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance, vibrant display, and solid build quality. Users highlight its ability to handle demanding games and multitasking with ease, though one developer reports crashes with DX12. Overall, it is seen as a top-tier investment for gamers and power users.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Vibrant and deep display
- Solid build quality
- Stable and quiet operation
- Fast and responsive
Cons
- DX12 crashes for game developers
- High price point
- Runs warm during intense gaming
Gaming performance 5
Build quality 4
Display quality 2
Heat management 3
Stability 2
Value for money 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" 21G20022US | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.5" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 350 nits | 1200 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.61 kg★ | 2.85 kg |
| Battery | 75 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" 21G20022US Black 2024
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (76th percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" 21G20022US Black 2024
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
