The ASUS TUF Dash 15, being less expensive, could be a great choice if you are on a tighter budget and need a machine that can handle everyday tasks and some gaming. However, if you're looking for higher performance for demanding tasks, such as more intensive gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, and you're willing to invest more, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro typically offers better performance. It often features a more powerful processor and a higher quality display, which can significantly enhance gameplay and productivity for engineering tasks. Keep in mind, though, that the Legion 5 Pro may be heavier and have a shorter battery life, affecting its portability compared to the lighter ASUS TUF Dash 15, which may boast longer battery life for use on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
8.4/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the Asus TUF Dash 15 which is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a 144Hz refresh rate. Despite these advantages, the Asus model may still be preferred by some for its balance of performance and cost.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.5/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
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
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both have panels with resolutions and brightness levels that serve general use and engineering well, but their modest color gamut coverage may fall short for high-end design work where precise color representation is crucial. Both laptops' screens, while clear and bright for everyday tasks and detailed design programs, lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth rendering in fast-paced gaming and interactive 3D applications. Hence, while suitable for a variety of tasks, their displays aren't optimized for the high-refresh-rate experiences that serious gamers and professionals working with dynamic 3D content typically seek.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is suitable for general use due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, providing better portability for users on the go; however, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers a higher screen resolution and improved speaker quality, which might appeal to users who prioritize media consumption and visual work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
7.6/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$1,170
$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 Legion Pro 5 costs $1,170.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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