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ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96 vs Lenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
Product A: ASUS
ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
83 of 179 known
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR
MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E 83S000CRIN
Lenovo Legion 5a (15", Gen 11) 15AGP11
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 11) 15AHP11
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
Razer Blade 16 (2026) RTX 5080, 32 GB
HP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)
HP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2026) FX608LPG
Change ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
Compare the Lenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11 with
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR
MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI-005US
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15ARP10E 83S000CRIN
Lenovo Legion 5a (15", Gen 11) 15AGP11
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) GU405AR
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 11) 15AHP11
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
Razer Blade 16 (2026) RTX 5080, 32 GB
HP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)
HP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2026) FX608LPGProduct B: Lenovo
Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
120 of 179 known
Razer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ
HP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)
HP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)
GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 11) 15AHP11
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR
Change Lenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
Compare the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96 with
Razer Blade 18 (2026) RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 16 (2026, 16-ah1932nr)
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ
HP HyperX OMEN 16 (2026, 16-am2013dx)
HP HyperX OMEN 15 (2026, 15-gb0261nr)
GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608UMI
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2026) G615LP
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 11) 15AHP11
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR101 of 171 fields differ
- 44 different values
- 57 known for one only
- 26 the same
- 44 missing for both
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A3.2kg
B1.8kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Segment
Form factor
Chassis
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Dimensions
Width399Depth298Thickness (min)23.5Thickness (max)32mm(15.7 × 11.7 × 0.9 to 1.3 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 202639.9 x 29.8 x 2.35 ~ 3.20 cm.
Width361.35Depth254.16Thickness (min)15.5Thickness (max)16.9mm(14.2 × 10 × 0.6 to 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16AGP11/Legion_7_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 11 October 2026361.35 x 254.16 x 15.5-16.9 mm. PSREF says dimensions may vary by configuration.
Weight (published)
Lid material
Not available
Bottom material
Not available
Max hinge angle
Not available
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
167.7ppi
188.7ppi
Panel type
Backlight
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Screen surface
Touchscreen
Not available
Stylus
Not available
Refresh rate modes
AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 300 | Yes |
BLenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 240 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
300Hz
240Hz
Adaptive sync
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
Not available
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
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HDR certification
Not available
Factory calibrated
Second display
Not available
Not available
Processor
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Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026
Processor brand
Core configuration
AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| Efficiency | 16 | 1.8 | 4.7 |
BLenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen 5 | 4 | Zen 5 | 2 | 5.2 |
| Zen 5c | 8 | Zen 5c | Not available | 3.3 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16AGP11/Legion_7_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 11 October 20264Reviewultrabookreview.com/76626-lenovo-legion-7a-reviewRead 11 October 2026Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is a hybrid design with 4 Zen 5 and 8 Zen 5c cores. The review unit is a 32 GB, 1 TB, RTX 5060 configuration of 16AGP11 in Glacier White, which matches the stored configuration. Its exact model number is not given.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.htmlRead 11 October 2026Architecture 4x Zen 5 and 8x Zen 5c, 12 cores, 24 threads. Max boost up to 5.2 GHz, max Zen 5c clock up to 3.3 GHz, base clock 2 GHz.
CPU cores
24
12
Cores labelled performance
8
0
Cores labelled efficiency
16
0
Threads
Max boost clock
5.5GHz
5.2GHz
L3 cache
Process
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
Not available
NPU performance
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16AGP11/Legion_7_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 11 October 2026
GPU brand
VRAM
Max GPU power (TGP)
Dynamic Boost
Not available
GPU boost clock
GPU switching
MUX switch, Advanced Optimus3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026Read 13 October 2026MUX switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.
MUX switch, Advanced Optimus1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16AGP11/Legion_7_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 11 October 2026Display key features name Advanced Optimus, which includes a hardware MUX. The reviewer also confirms a MUX switch.4Reviewultrabookreview.com/76626-lenovo-legion-7a-reviewRead 11 October 2026Spec line: with MUX, Advanced Optimus, G-Sync.
Integrated GPU
Memory
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Installed RAM
RAM type
DDR52Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026
LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16AGP11/Legion_7_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 11 October 2026Memory Type LPDDR5X-8000 or LPDDR5X-8533. Memory is soldered to the system board with no slots, 32GB or 64GB. The exact model has 8533 MT/s (Kelaptop, reviewer).3Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/lenovo-legion-7-16agp11-83q80003usRead 11 October 2026
RAM speed
Memory channels
Not available
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
BLenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
Not availableRAM slots
2
Not available
Free RAM slots
0
Not available
Storage
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Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Interface | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe NVMe | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe NVMe | 5 | 1 | No |
BLenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2242 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 2 | 1 | Not available |
M.2 slots
Not available
2
Free storage slots
1
Not available
Maximum slot PCIe generation
5
4
Ports
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Ports
AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 2 | Left | Not available | Thunderbolt 5 | Yes | 100 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Left | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | Right | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | Left | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| DC in | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
BLenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) | Maximum peripheral power (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Left | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available | 4.5 |
| USB-C | USB4 40Gbps | 1 | Left | 40 | USB4 | Yes | 100 | 15 |
| USB-C | USB4 40Gbps | 1 | Left | 40 | USB4 | Yes | 140 | 15 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Right | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available | 10 |
| SD card | Not available | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Rear | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| DC in | Not available | 1 | Rear | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
USB-C ports
2
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
No
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1 FRL
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
No
Yes
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
100W
140W
Wireless
3 of 5 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026
Not available
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Bluetooth
Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
Not available
Key switches
Not available
Not available
Keyboard backlight
Numpad
Key travel
Not available
Pointing stick
Not available
Not available
Touchpad size
Not available
Touchpad mechanism
Not available
Not available
Camera and audio
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Webcam
IR face login
Webcam privacy
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Not available
Audio features
Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g18-2026/specRead 13 October 2026
Audio by HARMAN, Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16AGP11/Legion_7_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 11 October 2026
Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
Not availableBLenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| MobileMark 30 | 12.8 |
| Video playback | 14.8 |
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Cooling
4 of 4 differ
Fans
Vapor chamber
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Power modes
AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
| Name |
|---|
| Silent |
| Performance |
| Turbo |
| Manual |
BLenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Name | CPU power (W) | GPU power (W) |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet | 45 | 60 |
| Balance | 65 | 75 |
| Performance | 85 | 95 |
| Custom | 90 | 115 |
Security
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Fingerprint
Not available
TPM
Not available
Remote management
Not available
Not available
Security lock slot
Not available
Not available
Software
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Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
Not available
Not available
Measured display
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Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker found
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
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PWM at or below brightness
Not available
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Not available
Game frame rates
AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
Not availableBLenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Ray tracing | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Myth: Wukong | 2560 | 1600 | Cinematic | TSR 55, frame generation off | No | 36 | 22 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2560 | 1600 | Ultra | Not available | No | 42 | 24 |
| Horizon Forbidden West | 2560 | 1600 | Very High, TAA | Not available | Not available | 78 | Not available |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2560 | 1600 | Ultra Optimized, TAA | Not available | Not available | 81 | 58 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 2560 | 1600 | Highest, TAA | Not available | Not available | 96 | 74 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2560 | 1600 | Ultra, RT Overdrive, Ray Reconstruction, path tracing | DLSS 4 Balanced, Multi Frame Generation 2x | Yes | 58 | 26 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2560 | 1600 | Ultra, RT Overdrive, Ray Reconstruction, path tracing | DLSS 4 Balanced, Multi Frame Generation 4x | Yes | 100 | 22 |
Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per mode
AASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) G815LR-DB96
Not availableBLenovo Legion 7a (16", Gen 11) 16AGP11
| Power mode | Load | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Gaming | 38 |
| Performance | Gaming | 45 |
| Custom | Max load | 52 |
Max fan noise
Not available
52dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
45dB(A)
Top surface under load
Not available
Not available
Bottom surface under load
Not available
Not available
Palm rest under load
Not available
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available
Not available
Measured battery and power
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Battery runtime per test
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
Not available
Not available
Video runtime
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Power draw idle
Not available
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
Not available
Power draw max
Not available
Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Not available
Certifications
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Intel Evo
Not available
Not available
Copilot+ PC
Not available
Colour certifications
ENERGY STAR
Not available
EPEAT
Not available
Other certifications
Not available
TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, TÜV Rheinland High Gaming Performance, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16AGP11/Legion_7_16AGP11_Spec.pdfRead 11 October 2026Certifications list.
In the box
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In the box
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Power adapter included
Not available
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
Not available
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EPREL registration number
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