If your priority is strong performance for gaming or intensive engineering and 3D tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is equipped with slightly more powerful components that will handle demanding applications better. However, due to its size and weight, it is less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, which is lighter and offers better battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use and general productivity tasks. The Lenovo also has a lower price point, so if budget is a concern and your tasks are more typical of everyday use without requiring top-tier graphics performance, it would be the more cost-effective choice. Both laptops have similar high-resolution screens, but the ASUS has a higher refresh rate, better suited for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
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 Pro 5i
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Pro 5i is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
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
7.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS and Lenovo provide clear and bright displays with high resolution, which ensures a comfortable reading and browsing experience, although the Lenovo has slightly less visual detail. In engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial, the ASUS offers a wider color range, making it superior for tasks like photo editing, while the Lenovo also has good color representation but not as extensive. The ASUS's poor gaming and 3D performance stems from a lower refresh rate, which is less smooth for fast-paced visuals, whereas the Lenovo also falls short in this area but its deficits are less about refresh rate and more about overall display properties.
Battery
3.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,391
$950
$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 Pro 5i costs $950.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers robust performance with its high-end CPU and ample RAM, making it suitable for power-intensive tasks and multitasking, paired with a large, high-quality screen, which compromises its portability and results in a lower battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i provides comparable CPU and RAM for general use, with a slightly smaller, but still high-quality display, enhancing its portability with lighter weight and slightly better battery life, but may not be as optimal for the most demanding tasks or extensive multitasking as the ASUS.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and ASUS ROG Strix G17 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 Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i 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."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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