The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is a midrange, more expensive laptop with higher performance for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning, and it has a larger 17.3-inch display, more RAM, and a powerful Nvidia graphics card. It's heavier and has a dedicated gaming look, but offers longer battery life suitable for gaming and engineering tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is a budget-friendly, less expensive option that's more portable, lighter, and includes a touchscreen. While capable of general use, its integrated graphics and lower RAM make it less suitable for heavy gaming or engineering work. Thus, your choice should be guided by whether you prioritize performance and specific use cases like gaming, or portability and cost for everyday tasks. 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 IdeaPad 5 15"
Good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a stronger CPU and double the RAM compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which contributes to better performance for demanding tasks, while the IdeaPad benefits from slightly better portability and battery life, making it a more travel-friendly option. Additionally, the TUF Gaming A17 has a larger, high-refresh-rate screen which is great for gaming and multimedia but impacts its portability, whereas the IdeaPad has a touch screen and brighter display which can enhance the general use experience, though its smaller size and integrated graphics are less suited for intensive 3D tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 surpasses the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" in gaming and 3D capabilities primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the IdeaPad's integrated Vega 8 graphics and a refresh rate of 60Hz. While both have similar CPUs and screen quality, the significant GPU advantage and smoother visuals of the ASUS make it very good for gaming and 3D applications, where the Lenovo offers a fair experience, better suited for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU, which are critical for demanding tasks, along with a larger screen and more RAM that support multitasking and detailed work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, less RAM, and a smaller screen, which may suffice for less intensive applications but might not handle complex engineering software as effectively.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
6.5/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offer fair displays with enough resolution and brightness to handle everyday tasks effectively, but they might not stand out in terms of color accuracy or exceptional clarity. For engineering and design, where precise colors are crucial, neither laptop excels as they lack the wide color gamuts that professionals require for accurate color work. Meanwhile, for gaming and 3D applications, the importance of a high refresh rate means that both models fall short in providing the smooth visuals critical for an immersive experience, and while resolution and panel type are adequate, they don't compensate for the lower refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
$771
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 IdeaPad 5 15" 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 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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