The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers high performance suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks, thanks to its robust processor and superior graphics card, and it comes with a larger screen, making it a solid choice for those needing the power and screen real estate. However, it's less portable due to its greater weight compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, while slightly less expensive and more lightweight for better portability, has a smaller screen and less powerful hardware which may not be as suitable for highly demanding tasks but still capable for general use and gaming. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high refresh rate screen which enhances smooth visuals during intense gameplay, though it's heavier which affects portability. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 provides a decent gaming experience with the Nvidia RTX 3060 and a slightly higher screen refresh rate for even smoother motion, plus it's lighter and easier to carry, but it doesn't match the ASUS's raw graphical performance.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 stands out with a higher resolution and brightness than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, offering clearer and more vibrant visuals for everyday tasks. In engineering and design applications, the Lenovo’s superior color gamut coverage ensures more accurate and vivid color representation, which is crucial for precise design work. When it comes to gaming and 3D, however, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can hamper the smoothness of fast-paced visuals, although the ASUS has a slight edge with a faster refresh rate than the Lenovo.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
$1,200
$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 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers robust performance with its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and ample RAM, ensuring smooth operation in general use, and it has a large screen that, while not the highest quality, is serviceable for everyday tasks; however, its considerably heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, which boasts a sleeker design and longer battery life that's good for general use, backed by a capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor that, while not as powerful as the ASUS's, is sufficient for most tasks alongside good screen quality and portability. The Legion's keyboard and speaker quality, alongside better heat management, contribute to a more pleasant user experience for general tasks, but it does offer less storage out of the box compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 stands out for engineering and design use due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding software applications, along with good RAM and excellent screen quality, although its larger screen and heavier build affect portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers similar RAM and sufficient screen quality but comes with a less powerful CPU and GPU, making it a slightly less optimal choice for intensive tasks, although it is more portable and has a higher-quality keyboard.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 7 15.6" 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 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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