I'm split between two laptops. What do I go for?

[FlyawayCicada]

Hello there!

I've had my eyes on a particular Zephyrus G15 2021 model for multiple months now, since the LMG recommendation (before that, the G14). Still, with the recent release of the Lenovo Legion 5 and very positive unboxing on ShortCircut, I'm not sure that I should go for the G15?

The exact models that I have kept my eyes on:

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503QS-HQ004R

• Ryzen 9 5900HS
• 32GB RAM
• 15.6 inches 2560 x 1440 display at 165hz refresh rate 16:9 aspect ratio
• RTX 3080 (8GB DDR6, 80W, up to 100W with Dynamic Boost)
• 1.9kg weight
• 90Wh battery capacity

 

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro

• Ryzen 7 5800H
• 32GB RAM
• 2560 x 1600 display at 165hz refresh rate 16:10 aspect ratio
• RTX 3070 (8GB DDR6, TGP 125, max wattage: 140)
• 2.45kg weight
• 80Wh battery capacity

So, of course, a few years ago, this problem wouldn't have been all too difficult. Just take a glance at the spec sheet and make your pick. But now, with cooling being such a significant factor at play, I'm torn.

 

Apparently, they both have excellent cooling, but from the looks of things, the Lenovo laptop still heavily outranks the Zephyrus G15, to the point where a 3080 in the Zephyrus performs worse than the 3070 in the Legion. How about the Ryzen processor, though? Will the upgrade make a difference in games, or will the supreme cooling outweigh that?

 

I'm also keen on weight, as I'll be travelling a lot with this laptop, so that's a point for the Zephyrus. So is looks! In my opinion, the Legion looks terrible and too gamer-y in comparison to the Zephyrus. On the other side, I like the aspect ratio more on the Legion, and I want to try something new (I have always used 16:9's)

 

RAM is, of course, upgradable on both models, so that is no concern to me. I can also live with an 80Wh battery, although a 90Wh would, of course, be an upgrade. Neither do I care about RGB backlit keyboards.

 

I have heard that the Zephyrus G15 has had strange issues all-around, but not the same for the Legion. Though that may well be because I mainly read about the problems in a Lenovo subreddit, comparing the two, and considering the Legion is such a new release, widespread errors may yet have been unveiled.

 

Price classes are quite different in the two, but then again, I'd accept a higher price if a performance (and aesthetic) gain is prevalent.

Does this just come down to personal preference? I'll appreciate all the help I'd get!

[dizmo]

It'd probably help people if you listed pricing.

[Darkseth]

Legion it is, even just for the 16:10 alone.

 

There's no real difference between those CPUs.

Ryzen 9 has 100-200 Mhz more on 35 Watt, the 5800H has 45w. I suppose, under full Load, the Ryzen 7 can boost higher because higher power budget?

 

Anyway, you might be able to measure any differences in Benchmarks, when you compare points.

But i promise you, you will never notice any difference in Games. Even in Games, that are 100% hard CPU Limited, it will be at max a few single % differences.