The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is more expensive, suited for intensive gaming with a larger screen size, and offers long battery life, making it ideal for engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks that require higher performance. However, it is less portable than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, which is more affordable, slightly slimmer, and has higher screen resolution but shorter battery life, which may be a preferable choice for general use and portability while also offering good performance for gaming and other demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for general use
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i provides a very good screen experience because it features higher resolution and brightness, along with a superior panel type that offers crisp and clear visuals, which are less prominent on the ASUS TUF Gaming A17. In engineering and design, the Lenovo's display covers a wider range of color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for detailed work, whereas the ASUS may not reproduce colors as faithfully. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both the ASUS and Lenovo laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, although their resolutions and panel types generally suffice for moderate play and work.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
$1,055
$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 5i costs $1,055.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use largely because it includes a powerful AMD CPU, ample RAM, and a large 17.3-inch screen that offers decent color accuracy and brightness, although it may be less portable and have a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i also performs well for general use with a strong Intel CPU and the same amount of RAM, while offering a higher resolution and color-accurate screen, better portability, and advanced heat management, but at the cost of a lower battery life and a screen that's slightly smaller.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
8.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 Slim 5i are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4070, which is better for demanding games and 3D applications but has a lower screen refresh rate of 144Hz, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a slightly less powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060, but compensates with a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz that can offer smoother visuals in games.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a robust AMD Ryzen CPU and a top-tier Nvidia RTX GPU, both necessary for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a large 17.3-inch screen, though it's heavier and has a lower screen resolution. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i also offers a powerful Intel CPU and a high-performance Nvidia GPU, with better screen resolution and portability due to its lighter weight and smaller 16-inch display, as well as a higher-quality keyboard and less operating noise.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.0/10
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
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very good for content creation.
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
7.8/10
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
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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 Slim 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 Slim 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 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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