The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers an excellent balance for gaming with its larger screen, high refresh rate, and a powerful AMD processor coupled with an Nvidia RTX graphics card. However, at over 6 pounds and with a bulky build, it's less portable. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, on the other hand, provides a higher resolution, touchscreen, and a Mini LED display which is great for vibrant colors and contrast, with its portability enhanced by a lighter weight and more compact design. With a more powerful Intel processor and double the memory, the Lenovo can better handle demanding engineering tasks, but it's also more expensive. The choice depends on whether you prioritize gaming features and screen size over portability, display technology, and intensive task handling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is preferred for general use due to its superior CPU, double the RAM for multitasking efficiency, and a higher resolution Mini LED touch display for better screen quality compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G17; additionally, the Slim Pro 9i is lighter and offers longer battery life, enhancing portability and convenience for all-day use. While the ASUS ROG Strix G17 provides a solid gaming experience with its own high-end CPU and quality graphics card, its larger form factor and heavier build may impact its suitability for users seeking a lightweight and easily transportable laptop for general purposes.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, allowing for smoother visuals during fast-paced scenes. On the other hand, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i also provides a good gaming experience with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, it offers a slightly lower refresh rate but compensates with exceptional screen quality due to its Mini LED display.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
9.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp and bright display for everyday tasks such as browsing and watching videos, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's high resolution and brightness make it an excellent choice. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is crucial, the Slim Pro 9i's superior color gamut coverage ensures precise color representation. On the other hand, if you're into fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 may not be ideal due to its lower refresh rate, even though it offers solid resolution and panel quality for other uses.
Battery
3.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
14.5in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,391
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and ASUS ROG Strix G17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its high-end AMD CPU and RTX graphics, offers strong performance for engineering tasks and durable build quality, but is heavier and larger than the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, which boasts a higher resolution, brighter Mini LED touchscreen and double the RAM for multitasking in design work, enhancing its portability and screen quality despite a slightly lesser GPU. The tradeoffs are clear: If screen quality and portability are crucial, go for the Lenovo, but for a bit more graphical and processing power, consider the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.5/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and ASUS ROG Strix G17 are both very good for content creation.
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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 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 Slim Pro 9i 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 Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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