If you prioritize gaming or intensive engineering software, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 with its more powerful graphics and cooling might suit you better, but it's heavier and bulkier than the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i. The Lenovo, on the other hand, offers a higher resolution touchscreen, better color accuracy, and a more portable design. It's better suited for general use and work that requires precise color reproduction, like photo editing. The tradeoff is that the Lenovo has a shorter battery life and isn't tailored as much towards gaming despite its capable graphics. So if ultimate portability and screen quality are paramount, the Lenovo is preferable, but if you're leaning toward performance for gaming and heavy tasks with a bit less concern for size and weight, the ASUS could serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for software development
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers robust performance suitable for general use with a high-end AMD processor and ample RAM, alongside a generous screen size for comfortable viewing, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, which boasts a superior screen quality with a higher resolution and brightness, plus a lighter build and a longer battery life making it more portable, although it has a higher cost due to its premium features.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, is built for strong performance but its larger size affects its portability; whereas the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, despite its less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, includes a superior Intel i7 CPU, double the RAM for multitasking, and a high-resolution Mini LED screen that surpasses the ASUS in both color accuracy and battery life efficiency, making it excellent for precise engineering and design tasks. While the ASUS may have a slight edge in graphics processing, the Lenovo's higher screen quality and screen resolution, combined with greater portability and better build quality, overall make it the more suitable choice for engineering and design professionals who also value mobility and screen detail.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
9.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out in general use and engineering with its high-resolution display that offers crisp image quality and superior brightness, making it easy on the eyes for daily tasks and detail-oriented work. These aspects coupled with its wide color gamut are also ideal for design work, where accurate color representation is crucial for visual fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key, both laptops lack the high refresh rates needed to deliver the best experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's higher-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU makes it more suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, while its 144Hz refresh rate ensures smoother gameplay; on the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers a still capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher 165Hz refresh rate that benefits fast-paced action, paired with a higher resolution Mini LED screen for sharp visuals.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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.
Cost
$1,552
$1,500
$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 9i costs $1,500.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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