If gaming or 3D modeling is your priority and you're willing to invest in higher performance and a larger display, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 would be appropriate, although it is heavier and less portable. On the other hand, if you prioritize versatility, easier transport, and prefer using a touchscreen for everyday tasks or creative work with a stylus, the Lenovo Flex 5 14's convertible design and lower price might be a better fit, but it won't match the ASUS in terms of raw power for demanding applications. Consider battery life as well; the Lenovo Flex likely offers longer usage away from a power outlet compared to the gaming-focused ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 provides a superior gaming and 3D experience due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card combined with a high screen refresh rate of 360Hz, which delivers smoother visuals and better responsiveness. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Flex 5 14, although versatile as a 2-in-1 device, has a less capable integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, leading to fair gaming performance that is suitable for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its high-end Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks requiring powerful CPU and GPU performance, while also offering superior screen refresh rates for smoother visuals.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
8.1/10
6.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS offers clearer, more vibrant visuals and higher resolution, making everything from texts to images sharper, while the Lenovo provides adequate visuals that suffice for everyday tasks but may not be as crisp. In engineering and design, the ASUS excels with better color representation, crucial for detail-oriented work, whereas the Lenovo offers moderate color accuracy, suitable for non-professional design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate, impacting smooth motion, while the Lenovo, despite fair resolution and panel type, also lacks the high refresh rate desired for such activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$950
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has superior CPU and GPU, leading to better overall performance for tasks like video editing or gaming, but its large size and shorter battery life make it less portable than the Lenovo Flex 5 14, which offers a more portable form factor and longer battery life, suited for general productivity and on-the-go use.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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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