The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is typically more expensive and offers more storage and a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, it is larger, heavier, and less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which is typically less expensive and has a higher resolution, brighter display with much better color coverage, making it more suited for general use and multimedia consumption. Both laptops have similar battery life and are not the most portable options, but the IdeaPad is lighter and has a higher portability score. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 stands out for engineering and design due to its superior CPU performance from AMD Ryzen 9 and higher-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which would offer better handling of computationally heavy tasks and graphics processing, but it's less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which still offers good performance for engineering with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and it has a higher resolution screen which may benefit design clarity, at the expense of being less optimal for intensive tasks. While the ASUS may handle demanding software better, the Lenovo provides a balance between performance and portability, with a lighter build and better screen for detailed work.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
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 IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vibrant display and sharp image for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro with its higher resolution and brighter screen may be the better choice. For engineering and design, where accurate colors are crucial, the Lenovo also takes the edge with its wider color gamut. However, for gaming or working with 3D applications where fluid motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, but the ASUS might perform slightly better because of its panel type that typically handles motion well.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
$1,162
$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 Pro costs $1,162.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 outstrips the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro in terms of CPU and GPU, making it better equipped for more demanding tasks and gaming, though it's heavier and larger which impairs its portability. The IdeaPad 5 Pro, on the other hand, offers a higher resolution screen with better color coverage, making for a superior visual experience in general use, and it's lighter and more compact, enhancing its portability, although it has a less powerful CPU and GPU.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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