The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a larger screen and a more powerful GPU, making it suited for intensive gaming and tasks that require high-performance graphics. However, it is less portable due to its larger size and has a shorter battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, on the other hand, has a higher screen resolution and covers a wider range of colors, which is great for creative work, and it has a better portability score, making it easier to carry around. The Lenovo's battery life is also shorter but it costs less. Both have similar RAM and processors, ample for general and engineering use. If gaming and graphic performance are your top priorities, go for the ASUS, but if you value portability and screen quality for creative tasks, the Lenovo might be your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers a vibrant and sharp display with high resolution and brightness, making it pleasant for everyday tasks, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's display is adequate but not as impressive. In engineering and design, the Legion Pro 5i's superior color accuracy, covering a wider range of the color spectrum, is crucial for precision work, an area where the ASUS falls short. However, both laptops don't cater well to 3D applications as they lack high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals, despite having decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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.
Cost
$1,552
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
8.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4070 and a 144Hz screen refresh rate making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i pairs an Nvidia RTX 4060 with a higher 165Hz refresh rate screen, providing smooth visuals that benefit fast-paced gaming even if the GPU is slightly less powerful. Screen quality also differs, with the Legion offering a sharper display and higher color accuracy which is beneficial for games and media that rely more heavily on visual detail and color precision.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 stands out for engineering and design tasks with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented by a large 17.3-inch screen, which is beneficial for detailed work, though its heavier weight impacts portability. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i also offers a capable Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, but with a higher-resolution display which enhances visual clarity for design work, and it has a slightly higher portability due to less weight and a smaller screen, alongside superior screen color accuracy which is crucial for precise design tasks.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 Legion 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
7.7/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion 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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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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