The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a larger screen and higher gaming performance, making it well-suited for gaming and resource-intensive tasks, but it's heavier and bulkier, affecting its portability. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a smaller, higher-resolution screen with touch capability, a lighter build for better portability, and is also capable of handling general use and engineering software, though with less prowess in gaming and intensive tasks. If portability and screen quality are top priorities, the Lenovo might suit you better; if gaming and high performance are more important, the ASUS should be your pick. 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 Slim 7 16
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
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
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks than the Lenovo Slim 7 16, but the Lenovo has a higher resolution touchscreen and is lighter, emphasizing portability and screen quality for design work. Both laptops have the same RAM which is crucial for multitasking in intensive applications, but the enhanced screen of the Lenovo and superior battery capacity and performance hardware of the ASUS make them suitable for different aspects of engineering and design use.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 likely offers higher resolution and brightness and uses a panel type that delivers crisp, clear visuals, making it ideal for daily tasks like browsing and office work. In engineering and design, where accurate color reproduction is critical, this same laptop probably includes superior color gamuts, ensuring that designers see more precise shades and tones. However, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, while designed for gaming, might fall short due to a lower refresh rate, which is essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced games and 3D applications, despite its branding as a gaming laptop.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers better performance in intensive tasks with a high-end CPU and excellent heat management, making it very good for general use, but it's less portable and has average battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, while also good for general use with a sharp screen and high build quality, provides lesser performance due to a lower-tier CPU but benefits from better portability and slightly superior battery life.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Slim 7 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Slim 7 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Lenovo Slim 7 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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