Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) vs. 2021 ROG Strix G17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) and 2021 ROG Strix G17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) Pros
Reasons that Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) is better than 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) weighed 4.1 pounds, 23% lighter than the 5.29 pounds 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 4.1 lbs. | 5.29 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.86 kg | 2.40 kg |
2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020).
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 9% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020).
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020).
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) and 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Slots | x1 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on December 04, 2020 | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Dimensions | 14.01 x 9.84 x 0.6 - 0.7 inches (356 x 250 x 15.9 - 17.9 mm) | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.1 lbs (1.86 kg) | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) |
Colors | Slate grey | Original Black Eclipse Gray |
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Display | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Back (5)
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Internal Specs | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB 2933 MHz or 3200 MHz DDR4 Memory
| 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
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Storage | 512 GB 1TB 2TB M.2 2280 SSD
| 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots. |
Connectivity | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 Card | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 71 WHr (Integrated 3-Cell Li-Polymer battery) Supports Rapid Charge Boost (get 2 hours of runtime with a 15-minute charge) | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. |
Battery Life | Up to 5.8 hours Tested with MobileMark® 2018 | Up to 12 hours of video playback. |
Power Supply | 170W 230W Slim tip AC adapter. |
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Software | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Built-in Apps | Lenovo Vantage Dolby Atmos® Speaker System Dolby Vision® McAfee® Antivirus | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera | Top-placed Built-in HD Webcam (720p) with Privacy Shutter | No Built-in camera. |
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Misc | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Security |
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In the box |
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Warranty | 1-year depot service | - |
Key Features | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Comparison Summary
Lenovo has released the Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020), a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix G17 was introduced by ASUS about a year later in 2021. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 17.3-inch 2021 ROG Strix G17. In addition, The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) weighs 4.1 lbs. about 29% lighter than the 5.29 lbs. 2021 ROG Strix G17. Moreover, measured at 14.01” x 9.84” x 0.7”, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) is much more portable than the 2021 ROG Strix G17 at 15.55” x 11.10” x 0.97”.
Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For 2021 ROG Strix G17, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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