If you prioritize gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is the better option due to its more powerful GPU and CPU. It also has a larger screen and battery capacity, but it is heavier and more expensive. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 is more affordable and portable with a higher screen resolution, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks. Both systems have the same amount of RAM and are not touchscreen. The ASUS may have a slight edge in performance for intensive tasks while the Lenovo offers better value and ease of carrying. 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
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
7.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in gaming and 3D tasks with its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better graphics handling than the Lenovo LOQ 16 which has a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU. While both laptops have high-quality IPS screens and sufficient refresh rates for gaming, the ASUS's more powerful GPU renders it more suitable for very intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 LOQ 16 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
329.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's screen may fall short for gaming due to the lower refresh rate, which can affect the smoothness of fast-paced visuals, while it's still adequate for general use and engineering tasks which don't rely as heavily on this feature. Meanwhile, the Lenovo LOQ 16 offers a balance of good screen quality across general use and engineering due to superior resolution, brightness, and color fidelity, but like the ASUS, it isn't ideal for 3D work where a higher refresh rate is crucial for rendering swiftly moving graphics with minimal motion blur. For users prioritizing detailed and color-accurate work for productivity or content creation, the Lenovo LOQ 16 edges out, but for an immersive gaming experience, one might look elsewhere due to the refresh rate limitations on both models.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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 LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 features a top-tier CPU and larger screen conducive to multitasking, enhancing its suitability for general use, but the tradeoff is in battery life and portability compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16, which also has good CPU and RAM for smooth performance but a smaller, more portable form factor and slightly shorter battery life. The TUF's superior screen size and performance components give it an edge for more demanding tasks, while the LOQ 16's more compact design and high-quality keyboard and speaker offer a balance of comfort and capability for everyday activities.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
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 LOQ 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is sought after for its strong AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, along with its sizable RAM, ensuring smooth performance in demanding engineering and design software; its 17.3-inch IPS display, although not the highest resolution, offers good screen quality for detailed work. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16, while also featuring a capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a competent Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU for engineering tasks, provides a superior screen with a higher pixel density and brightness, in a more compact and lighter form, making it a better fit for professionals prioritizing portability and screen clarity.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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