ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 Off Black 2025
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 Off Black 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix AI Gaming Laptop is praised for its powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics and high 240Hz Mini LED display, which significantly enhance gaming visuals. Users appreciate the customizable RGB keyboard and the potential for VR gaming, though some express concerns about warranty support for Thunderbolt 5 and WiFi 7, as well as uncertainty about RAM upgradability.
Pros
- Powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics
- High 240Hz Mini LED display
- Customizable RGB keyboard
- VR gaming support
Cons
- Uncertain RAM upgradability
- Warranty support concerns for Thunderbolt 5 and WiFi 7
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 16" G635LW-XS97 | 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 | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 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 | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.77 kg★ | 4.98 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 Off Black 2025
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 32 specs.
