ASUS ROG Flow X16 vs Lenovo Legion 5 17"

The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is appreciated for general use due to its high-quality touchscreen, versatile 2-in-1 design allowing for laptop and tablet modes, and substantial battery life, despite being less portable due to its weight. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger screen with good speaker and keyboard quality for comfortable extended use, though its portability is hampered by its even greater weight and bulk, with slightly less battery life than the ASUS.

The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out in engineering and design due to its superior CPU, higher screen resolution, and touch capability, providing a more interactive and detailed visual experience for demanding design work. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" while still powerful, offers a larger screen size which is beneficial for extensive engineering tasks, but it sacrifices portability, has a lower screen resolution, and lacks touch functionality.

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For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its high resolution and brightness, offers a more vibrant and clear display ideal for browsing, streaming, and productivity, whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 17" still delivers a good experience but may not be as visually striking. In engineering and design, the ASUS's wider color gamuts ensure more precise color reproduction, which is crucial for detailed work, while the Lenovo provides satisfactory color accuracy but doesn't quite match the ASUS's range. However, for gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate of the ASUS could lead to less smooth visuals, making the Lenovo potentially more appealing to gamers despite its bigger size and moderately good resolution and panel type.

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The ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its higher screen refresh rate and superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and pixel density for clearer images, whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 17" also performs well with a solid GPU and a decent screen refresh rate that supports smooth gameplay. However, the Legion's lower screen resolution may not deliver as sharp an image as the ROG Flow X16 but still offers powerful gaming and 3D performance, particularly with its robust CPU and GPU combination.