If you prioritize gaming and photo/video editing, consider the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 for its higher refresh rate and gaming-oriented features, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers a balance between performance and portability with a higher resolution screen suitable for general use and engineering tasks, while still maintaining decent gaming capabilities at a lower price. Both have similar battery lives and storage options, with the ASUS slightly edging out in raw power and the Lenovo offering a more travel-friendly design and better screen aspects for productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize a crisp and vivid display for tasks like browsing, watching videos, or document work, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i’s superior resolution and brightness make it a better choice. For engineering and design work where color accuracy and range are crucial, both laptops perform well, but the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 might fall slightly short if its color gamuts are not up to par with the Lenovo. However, for a smooth and responsive experience in 3D gaming, neither is ideal due to their poor refresh rates, though the panel type and resolution will still ensure a decent visual experience.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair 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
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 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
$1,055
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen that refreshes at an exceptional rate, optimizing it for a smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experience. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while still offering strong gaming performance with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, has a lower refresh rate, which might be less ideal for highly competitive or fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17's higher-end CPU and GPU make it more capable for demanding engineering software and complex design tasks, along with a high refresh rate screen that benefits fast-paced visuals, although it's heavier which impacts portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Lenovo Legion 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 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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