ASUS ROG Strix HIDevolution G18 G815LP 18" 2025
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix HIDevolution G18 G815LP 18" 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 laptop receives positive feedback for its expandable RAM up to 96GB, high-performance RTX 5070 GPU, and smooth 240Hz display, making it suitable for gaming and VR. Users appreciate the fast refresh rate and VR readiness, though some questions remain about cooling and warranty details.
Pros
- Expandable RAM up to 96GB
- Powerful RTX 5070 GPU
- High 240Hz refresh rate display
- VR-ready for latest games
- Large 18-inch WQXGA screen
Cons
- Unanswered cooling questions
- Unanswered warranty details
- Lack of confirmed cooling features
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix HIDevolution G18 G815LP 18" | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 5.5 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 7★ | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.42 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix HIDevolution G18 G815LP 18" 2025
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average port selection (35th percentile)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 32 specs.
