If you prioritize gaming performance and are willing to handle more weight and less battery life, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its stronger processor and graphics card, could be the better choice for you. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is more portable due to its lighter weight and slightly longer battery life, and it also offers a higher resolution display with better color reproduction, which might make it more suitable for general use and multimedia consumption. The Lenovo is generally less expensive, but if budget is less of a concern and performance is a top priority, the ASUS might be the way to 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 Legion Slim 5
Good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Legion Slim 5 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
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a display that provides decent clarity and brightness for daily tasks and engineering software, but its limited color range and lower refresh rate reduce its appeal for color-sensitive design work and high-speed gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5's screen delivers more accurate colors and better brightness, benefiting both everyday use and detailed design projects, yet for gaming and 3D applications, its refresh rate isn't ideal, hindering fluid motion and fast-paced visuals. For gamers and professionals in 3D fields, a laptop with a high refresh rate and good color fidelity would enhance the experience significantly, even if it means compromising on weight or battery life.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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 Slim 5 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 Slim 5 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
7.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
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
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 stands out for engineering and design with its higher-end, AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, providing robust performance for compute-intensive tasks, while its 17.3-inch screen and 90WH battery support extended work sessions, albeit at the expense of increased weight and size. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 features a compact form with a slightly better screen resolution and contrast for sharper visuals, and despite having a less powerful Ryzen 5 CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, it still offers solid capabilities for engineering software, all in a more portable package.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 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 Slim 5 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 Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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