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Updated January 10, 2024·
Deciding between the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro involves weighing factors like price, gaming features, and design aesthetics. The Strix G17 tends to be less expensive and offers a high refresh rate for smooth gaming, with slightly better performance for engineering tasks and machine learning, but it's heavier, making it less portable. The Legion 5 Pro, while often pricier, has a more powerful graphics card, better screen contrast, and weighs less for easier carrying. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and screen size, but the Legion's slightly superior portability and graphics might sway gamers who also need to move around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G17.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, having a clear and bright display matters greatly, which both the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 provide, ensuring comfortable viewing and crisp text and images. These laptops also support wide color gamuts, making them excellent for engineering and design work where accurate color reproduction is key. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they lack high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth visuals and a competitive edge in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a superior gaming laptop appearance and better screen refresh rate, making it a delightful option for both gaming and multitasking in general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, being lighter and slimmer, provides added portability and ease of handling for general use activities. Both laptops come with high-quality displays, ample RAM, and powerful CPUs which ensure smooth performance, but the ASUS has a slightly larger screen and better heat management, whereas the Lenovo offers a quieter operating experience and slightly better battery life, balancing tradeoffs between immersive experience and convenience.
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is ideal for gaming and 3D applications because it has a high refresh rate display, beneficial for smooth visuals in fast-paced games, and is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card that handles gaming and 3D rendering well.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.5
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high CPU and GPU performance, ample RAM, and superior display quality with excellent color coverage and brightness.
Content Creation
8.3
7.8
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G17 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Software Development
7.7
7.6
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Battery
3.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,320
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,320.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Strix G17 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,320 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.21'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 320 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G17
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Mark Knapp | October 2023
"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."
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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