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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or working with 3D rendering and machine learning applications, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers better performance suited to these intensive tasks. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, which might be a better fit if you need to carry your laptop around frequently. If you're on a tighter budget, the IdeaPad Pro 5i is less expensive and still offers solid performance for general use and engineering tasks, along with higher screen resolution for sharper images, but its gaming capabilities aren't as strong as the ASUS. The ASUS has a larger screen and longer battery life, which can enhance your gaming or viewing experience, while the Lenovo offers a higher portability score, making it easier to use on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1
7.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is better for gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4070, and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, giving it an edge for smoother visuals in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while also suitable for gaming with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, has a lower screen refresh rate at 120 Hz; however, it provides higher screen resolution and quality, making it a great choice for gaming with an emphasis on sharp, high-quality images.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.8
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 Pro 5i for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i excels with its higher resolution and brighter display, offering more vivid and crisp visuals than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, which has a fair display but might appear less sharp and dimmer, impacting everyday activities like browsing or video streaming. For engineering and design, the IdeaPad's coverage of wider color gamuts ensures more accurate color reproduction, which is essential for detailed work, while the ASUS provides only adequate color precision, potentially affecting design fidelity. In contrast, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is critical, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 falls short due to a lower refresh rate, leading to less fluid on-screen action, while the IdeaPad also struggles with a poor refresh rate, suggesting neither is ideal for fast-paced gaming despite their respective resolutions and panel types.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
$860
$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 Pro 5i costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a larger screen and high graphical capabilities, making it very good for various tasks, but its larger size and weight reduce its portability. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a higher-resolution screen and lighter build, increasing its portability and making it good for general use, though with less storage and a smaller display.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU excels in engineering and design thanks to its raw computational power and graphics performance, although its lower resolution screen compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i may be less ideal for detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.1
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
Software Development
7.7
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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