The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers high performance, especially for gaming and intensive engineering tasks, thanks to its robust processor and graphics card, but it's heavier and less portable. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, on the other hand, is more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry around, and it has a longer battery life. It also has a touchscreen, which the ASUS lacks. However, it may not handle demanding tasks as well due to its less powerful graphics. Both have a 16GB RAM and a high-resolution screen, but the ASUS has double the storage, a more color-accurate display, and a faster refresh rate which is better for gaming and fast-paced videos. Consider the ASUS if gaming or high-performance tasks are a priority and you don't mind the extra weight and price, or choose the Lenovo for general use, better battery life, and ease of portability. 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities due to its high-end GPU and a screen with a very high refresh rate, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16, with its mid-range GPU and a lower refresh rate, provides an adequate but less remarkable performance in those areas.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.5/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 outperforms the Lenovo Slim 7 16 in engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU, crucial for demanding tasks, alongside a larger, high-refresh-rate screen that provides smoother visuals and better color accuracy, which is very important for detailed design work. Although the ASUS is heavier and less portable, which might impact users who frequently move around, the Lenovo offers a lighter build and a higher-quality keyboard, balancing portability and user experience for less intensive engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offer sharp, clear displays with ample brightness, making documents and websites easy to read and videos enjoyable to watch. Their ability to reproduce accurate colors across wide Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color spaces renders them suitable for engineering and design tasks, where precise color representation is crucial for detailed work. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications, primarily due to lower refresh rates which lead to less fluid motion and can be a disadvantage in fast-paced environments where smooth visuals are essential.
Battery
3.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,391
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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