ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026) / Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IAX10, 83F00012CF)

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026): G815LW-SA331X · RTX 5080 Laptop, 64 GB / 2 TB

Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IAX10, 83F00012CF): 83F00012CF: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8 GB (115 W), 1 × 16 GB DDR5-5600, 1 TB SSD, 15.1-inch 2560 × 1600 OLED 165 Hz, Eclipse Black, French/English keyboard. 15IAX10 configurations with the RTX 5060/5070 and the Legion 5i 15IRX10 with Core i7-13650HX/14700HX are separate models.

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix G18 (2026)Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IAX10, 83F00012CF)
Release year20262025
Release year2026 ASUS—
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus ASUSIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX; 20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficiency), 20 threads, up to 5.2 GHz, 30 MB Intel Smart Cache

The Intel AI Boost NPU, rated at up to 13 TOPS, is built into the processor.

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CPU cores24 cores / 24 threads ASUS—
CPU frequency2.7 GHz; up to 5.5 GHz ASUS—
CPU cache36 MB ASUS—
NPUIntel AI Boost; up to 13 TOPS ASUS—
GraphicsGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU; distinct from the desktop RTX 5080 ASUSNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR7; 2662 MHz boost, 115 W TGP, 440 AI TOPS

115 W TGP is among the higher power limits used for this GPU in laptops; the same RTX 5050 runs at lower power in thinner chassis. The graphics chip is soldered. Lenovo also offers the RTX 5060 and 5070 Laptop GPU in this chassis at 115 W.

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Graphics memory16 GB GDDR7 ASUS—
GPU power limit150 W + conditional 25 W Dynamic Boost; up to 175 W ASUS—
GPU clockROG Boost 1550 MHz; 1500 MHz + 50 MHz OC ASUS—
Display18-inch Mini LED; 2560 × 1600, 16:10 ASUS15.1-inch WQXGA (2560 × 1600) OLED; 165 Hz, 500 nits typical / 1000 nits peak, 100% DCI-P3, glossy surface, DisplayHDR True Black 600, Dolby Vision

DisplayHDR True Black 600 is the VESA tier verifying 600-nit peak brightness and very low black level on OLED panels. The panel is factory colour-calibrated and TÜV-certified for low blue light and flicker-free operation; it is not a touchscreen. The platform sheet does not list G-SYNC for this panel.

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Refresh rate240 Hz; G-SYNC ASUS—
Color and surfaceClaimed 100% DCI-P3; anti-glare, low-reflection AGLR ASUS—
GPU switchingMUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus ASUS—
RAM64 GB: 2 × 32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM ASUS—
Memory slots2 SO-DIMM slots; both occupied; up to 64 GB ASUS—
Storage2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD ASUS1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD; 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots

A second SSD can be fitted in the free M.2 slot.

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SSD slots2 M.2 PCIe slots in total, including used slots ASUS—
USB-A3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbit/s ASUS—
USB-C2 × Thunderbolt 5; DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-SYNC ASUS—
Video outputHDMI 2.1 FRL ASUS—
Wired networking2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet ASUS—
Wireless networkingTri-band 2 × 2 Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 ASUS—
Camera1080p IR; Windows Hello ASUS—
AudioTwo speakers, Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm combo jack ASUS—
KeyboardPer-key RGB, numeric keypad ASUS—
Battery90 Wh; 4-cell lithium-ion ASUS—
Power adapter380 W; 20 V / 19 A ASUS—
Dimensions399 × 298 × 23.5–32 mm ASUS—
Weight3.20 kg ASUS—
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro ASUSWindows 11 Home (French/English) Lenovo
Memory—16 GB (1 × 16 GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, dual-channel capable

With one module fitted at the factory, memory runs in single channel; adding a matching module to the free slot enables dual channel. The highest capacity Lenovo has tested is 32 GB.

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Ports—1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps USB-C (DisplayPort 2.1), 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps (USB PD 95–100 W, DisplayPort 2.1), 3 × USB-A 5 Gbps (one always on), 1 × HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K 60 Hz), 1 × RJ-45 gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, slim-tip power input

USB-C charging works only through the 10 Gbps port; the Thunderbolt 4 port does not accept power. Up to 3 external displays are supported alongside the built-in panel: HDMI up to 8K 60 Hz, USB-C up to 5K 60 Hz. There is no SD card reader.

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Wireless—Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2 × 2, Bluetooth 5.4 Lenovo
Battery and power—80 Wh lithium-ion; 245 W slim-tip adapter, Super Rapid Charge

Lenovo rates battery life at 4.4 hours in MobileMark 30 and 10.8 hours in local 1080p video playback. Super Rapid Charge goes from 0 to 30% in 10 minutes and to 70% in 30 minutes; the battery must be at least 10 °C while charging.

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Keyboard and touchpad—24-zone RGB backlit keyboard (French/English); 75 × 120 mm buttonless Mylar-surface touchpad Lenovo
Audio, camera and security—2 × 2 W HARMAN speakers, Nahimic Audio; 5 MP camera with e-shutter; firmware TPM 2.0

This model has no IR camera or fingerprint reader, so Windows Hello biometric sign-in is not supported.

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Chassis—Eclipse Black; aluminium lid (sandblasted anodised), PC-ABS plastic bottom Lenovo
Size and weight—344.9 × 255.35 × 19.95–21.54 mm; from 1.9 kg Lenovo
Certifications and warranty—ENERGY STAR 9.0, EPEAT Gold; 1-year courier or carry-in warranty on the Canadian model

Warranty length varies by country.

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