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Updated January 10, 2024·

When deciding between the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16", consider the following: the ASUS TUF A17 has a larger screen and more powerful processor, which is advantageous for demanding gaming and tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is more compact and lighter, making it better for frequent travelers who value portability. The Lenovo's display is also sharper with a higher resolution, giving you better visuals for your games and media. The battery performance is superior on the Lenovo, which is a plus if you need your laptop to last longer while on the go. Ultimately, if your top priorities are gaming performance and screen size, go with the ASUS. However, if you prefer a balance between power, high-quality display, and portability, the Lenovo is the better option. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
  • Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good portability
  • Very good speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.8
TUF Gaming A17
Legion Slim 7 16"
8.7
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Battery

10.0 Hours
TUF Gaming A17
Legion Slim 7 16"
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
TUF Gaming A17
Legion Slim 7 16"
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
TUF Gaming A17
Legion Slim 7 16"
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.

Gaming and AI

8.1
TUF Gaming A17
Legion Slim 7 16"
8.2
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.3
TUF Gaming A17
Legion Slim 7 16"
8.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.1
TUF Gaming A17
Legion Slim 7 16"
8.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.7
TUF Gaming A17
Legion Slim 7 16"
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is good.

Build Quality

7.2
TUF Gaming A17
Legion Slim 7 16"
7.6
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,550
TUF Gaming A17
Legion Slim 7 16"
$1,512
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,550 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,512.

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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS TUF Gaming A17Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
ASUS TUF Gaming A17Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"

GENERAL

Price
$1,550
$1,512
Release Date
May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69''
Weight
5.73 lbs4.4 lbs
Width
15.55"14.08"
Depth
10.39"10.21"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HSAMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
21
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
10 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
144Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
253 nits502 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/107.6/10
Portability Score
6.5/107.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/108/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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."

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"

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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"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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