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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is more expensive and offers higher performance for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering with greater storage and better graphics. It has a larger screen but is less portable due to its bigger size and weight. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is more affordable, has a better battery life, and is lighter, making it more portable. However, it has less storage and lower performance, which might not be suitable for demanding software and games. Both have good build quality and thermal management, but the ASUS has a slight edge in performance for both general use and specialized 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
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers superior CPU and graphics performance, a larger screen, and a significant increase in storage and battery capacity compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, which makes it very suitable for general use, but it's bulkier and less portable.
Gaming and AI
8.1
6.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Gaming 3 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a superior Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D performance and fluidity compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, which has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and a lower refresh rate, which may not handle graphically intensive tasks as smoothly. Despite having a decent CPU and screen quality, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's gaming experience won't be as immersive or responsive as that of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM for handling complex tasks, and a larger screen with higher brightness, making it more suitable for visual work, although it is heavier and less portable compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 which offers a more portable design and quieter operation but with a less powerful CPU, GPU, and half the RAM, potentially limiting performance in demanding applications. While both laptops have good screen quality, the ASUS has a higher nits brightness and both cover a similar range of the color spectrum, making them viable for detailed visual tasks, but the IdeaPad has a higher contrast ratio which might appeal for certain design uses.
Content Creation
8.1
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 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
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's display may not be as sharp or vibrant, with adequate resolution and brightness for general tasks and engineering, but it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate that can't keep up with fast-paced visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 provides a clearer and brighter image suitable for both general use and detailed design work, but like the ASUS, it struggles to deliver a smooth gaming experience because of a refresh rate that's not high enough for dynamic 3D environments. For engineering and design, neither laptop excels in color accuracy across professional color spaces, which might affect those who need true-to-life color representations.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
$549
$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 Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.7
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $549 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A17
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"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."
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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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