The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers high-end performance ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks with its advanced GPU and processor, making it suitable for users who need a powerful machine regardless of its heavier weight and lower battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a sharper display with higher resolution and touchscreen, offering better portability and battery life, making it a good fit for general use and productivity tasks, especially for those who value a lighter machine for on-the-go usage. The decision will largely depend on whether performance or portability and screen quality are a priority for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good overall display quality
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
8.3/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels with a more powerful CPU and GPU configuration, providing robust performance for complex engineering software and design applications; its larger screen is ideal for detailed work, but the tradeoff comes with less portability due to its size and weight. The Lenovo Flex 5 16, while still capable for engineering tasks with decent CPU and integrated graphics performance, offers a higher resolution touchscreen with better color coverage, making it suitable for design work and more portable with its convertible 2-in-1 design and lighter weight.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
6.8/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's screen may not offer the high refresh rates desired by gamers, which is crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced games, although it could be adequate for daily tasks and some engineering applications where color accuracy isn't critical. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 provides better resolution and brightness, contributing to clearer and more vibrant displays for both general use and detail-oriented engineering work, although its screen still falls short for gaming due to lower refresh rates. Both laptops struggle with gaming and 3D tasks because they can't support the rapid frame changes needed for optimum gameplay experience, but deliver acceptable performance for standard computing and professional design where color fidelity and clear visuals matter more.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,552
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $700.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a higher-performing CPU and dedicated graphics card, making it very well-suited for general use that may include demanding applications, but with its larger size and weight, it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 16, which has a high-resolution touchscreen display ideal for general use, along with better portability and longer battery life due to its smaller size and lower power consumption CPU. Although both laptops have quality keyboards and good heat management, the Flex's ability to double as a tablet, and its overall lighter frame, make it an attractive option for users prioritizing versatility and mobility over raw performance.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.2/10
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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 Gaming A17 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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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