The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is significantly pricier than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, and it offers high-end gaming performance, with a more powerful CPU, GPU, and a higher refresh rate display, making it suitable for intensive gaming and demanding tasks. However, it's heavier and less portable. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is more affordable, yet provides decent performance for general use and casual tasks with a lighter build, contributing to better portability. Its battery life is superior, but it's not designed for gaming or resource-heavy workloads. Consider the ASUS if gaming or high-performance tasks are crucial, or opt for the Lenovo if you prioritize portability, battery life, and value for general use. 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 IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 IdeaPad Slim 5i is only fair.
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
8.6/10
7.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is better for engineering and design because it has a high-performance CPU and a powerful dedicated GPU, which are very important for intensive tasks, while also offering a high-quality screen, although it's less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, with a lower-tier CPU and integrated graphics, is suitable for less demanding engineering and design tasks, benefits from easier portability due to its lighter weight, and has a higher resolution display, but it may not handle intensive work as smoothly.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
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 IdeaPad Slim 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
8.1/10
6.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize a clear, vibrant display for work in fields like engineering or design, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 may better meet your needs due to its superior color accuracy, which covers broader color gamuts important for these tasks. However, for general use where reading text and watching videos are common, both the ASUS and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i provide suitable display quality with good resolution and brightness, but the ASUS has a slight edge in this regard. Gamers and those involved in 3D work might find the ASUS less appealing despite its positives in other areas, as it falls short in refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and rendering in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 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
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 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
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$828
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior performance with its high-end CPU and dedicated graphics, making it very suitable for general use that may include more demanding tasks; however, it is heavier and less portable compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, which provides good performance for everyday tasks and better portability due to its lighter weight and compact build.
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
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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 IdeaPad Slim 5i 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 device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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