The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 with its large screen and robust performance capabilities is better for gaming and might be suitable for more demanding engineering applications. It has a gaming laptop appearance and includes features like a backlit keyboard with RGB lighting, which appeals to gamers, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is more lightweight and compact, offers a higher resolution touchscreen display with better color accuracy, making it ideal for general use and suitable for professional tasks. It also has longer battery life, enhancing its portability. The Lenovo's sleek design could appeal to professionals, while the ASUS is tailored towards gamers or users involved in intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with a more potent CPU and GPU, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks, and has a larger, though less sharp, screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which is lighter and more portable with a higher resolution touch display but has weaker graphics capabilities suitable for lesser intensive tasks. While both have similar RAM and high screen quality, the ASUS offers enhanced performance for complex projects, and the Lenovo balances with a more mobile design for on-the-go productivity.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a screen with higher resolution and brightness, which means crisper images and better visibility in various lighting conditions, making it more comfortable for everyday tasks compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A17. In engineering and design, the Lenovo's display covers a wider range of colors, essential for professional color work, offering a more accurate representation than the ASUS. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short as it doesn't offer the high refresh rates required for smooth motion, which is a key factor despite its sufficient resolution and panel technology.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very 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 Pro 7 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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