If you're focused on gaming or tasks that require high-end graphics, the ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its gaming-oriented hardware, would be better suited for you. However, it's larger and heavier, which makes it less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5, which is lighter and more suitable for everyday tasks and general use. The IdeaPad also typically offers longer battery life, favoring those who need to work on the go without frequent charging. The ROG Strix G17 typically comes at a higher price due to its enhanced performance features, so if budget is a concern, the IdeaPad might be the more cost-effective choice. Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 if portability, battery life, and a lower price are your priorities or the ASUS ROG Strix G17 for better performance in demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and an excellent screen quality suitable for demanding applications, but it may fall short in portability and battery life due to its larger size and higher power consumption. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" provides a balance of moderate performance, good screen quality, and longer battery life in a more portable package, which might be more appealing for users with general use needs on the go.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, offers superior graphics performance and smoother visuals for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which has an integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.5/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a high-resolution display that's bright and uses a panel type that renders colors beautifully, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks that require accurate color representation. However, the lower refresh rate affects gaming and 3D work where fast refresh rates are crucial for smooth visuals. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", with its fair screen quality, provides a reasonable balance for everyday tasks and engineering design but lacks the high refresh rate and superior color gamut coverage, leaving it less suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
3.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,391
$690
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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