The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a larger screen and is more suitable for gaming due to its dedicated GPU, but it is heavier and slightly less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is more compact, lighter, has a higher resolution touchscreen, and is generally less expensive, making it a good choice for general use and portability. The ASUS offers better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, at the expense of battery life and portability. Decide based on your primary use: demanding applications and gaming go for ASUS; general use and portability opt for Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz which are very important for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a lower-tier integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 90Hz screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks. The Lenovo, however, may offer better screen quality with its higher resolution display, but for gaming, the ASUS's dedicated GPU and higher refresh rate take precedence in providing a better experience.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.0/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro's higher resolution and brighter display provide sharper images and better visibility, making it superior to the ASUS TUF Dash 15. In engineering and design, the Lenovo's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, which is essential for detail-oriented work, surpassing the ASUS. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$799
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is well-suited for general use due to its high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and a display that offers good screen quality, while also having a sturdy build and decent portability, although its battery life is not outstanding. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with a slightly less powerful CPU, similarly ample RAM, and a high-resolution display with excellent screen quality, excels in portability and battery life, making it an attractive option for users who value mobility and longer battery usage. Both laptops manage operating noise and heat well, and offer good keyboard and speaker quality, adding to their general-use appeal.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both 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
7.4/10
7.3/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
9.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have 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 TUF Dash 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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