Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vibrant full-hd display

ample storage options

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Storm grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 18"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 36 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - N6005W
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