The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers superior performance for gaming and engineering tasks due to a more powerful processor and graphics card; however, it is heavier and less portable than the Lenovo Flex 5 14, which is lighter and has a better battery life, making it more suitable for general use and on-the-go productivity. The Flex 5 also includes a touchscreen for convenience in certain tasks, while the ASUS has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, catering to an immersive gaming experience, but comes at a higher price. Consider the ASUS if gaming and high-performance applications are a priority and you are okay with less portability, or the Lenovo Flex 5 if you prioritize portability, longer battery life, and touch capabilities at a more affordable price. 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 14
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 14 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
7.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with a higher-end CPU and GPU, is particularly well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, though its larger size and weight reduce portability compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 14, which offers good versatility and is lighter, making it easier to carry around; however, it has a less powerful GPU which is integrated into the CPU, making it less optimal for the most intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.6/10
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 TUF Gaming A17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
6.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness to handle everyday tasks, but they may not have the most vibrant panel types available. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops provide acceptable color accuracy, but professionals might find them lacking in covering the broader color gamuts that are vital for precision work. Lastly, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these devices could lead to less smooth visuals, which are more noticeable in fast-paced scenarios despite the screens having sufficient resolution and decent panel types.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,552
$960
$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 14 costs $960.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a strong CPU and ample RAM which provides smooth performance for demanding tasks and multitasking, and boasts a high-quality screen suited for gaming and multimedia, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 14, which offers moderate performance adequate for daily activities alongside superior portability and longer battery life, making it a better choice for on-the-go users. While the Lenovo has a versatile touchscreen and generally good speakers and keyboard, the ASUS leads in handling intensive workflows with its robust cooling system despite being noisier and generating more heat.
Software Development
7.7/10
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
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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 14 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 14 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 highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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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