The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is designed for gaming with a better GPU, resulting in smoother gameplay and better graphics. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a superior screen resolution and a premium business look, making it well-suited for professional work that requires precision and color accuracy, such as graphic design. The ThinkPad also offers a high-quality keyboard and has a more portable build than the ASUS. Both have similar battery life and are midrange in price. If your work involves 3D rendering or machine learning, the ASUS may perform slightly better, but for general and engineering use, both are robust options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, while designed for gaming, may not have the high refresh rates preferred for action-intensive games, affecting its performance in 3D environments. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts that cater well to engineering and design use, ensuring visuals are detailed and accurate. However, as both models do not excel in refresh rate, they would fall short for gaming and 3D purposes compared to models specifically tailored for that market, but are adequate for general use due to their resolution and brightness.
Portability
Fair
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Cost
$1,552
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its higher refresh rate and powerful GPU, is ideal for both general use and gaming, but its bulk and average portability might not be ideal for users on the go. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, suited for professional creative work, yet it has less storage capacity and its heavier build reduces portability, despite a marginally better battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, suitable for demanding engineering software, and its larger screen is fit for design tasks, though the screen resolution is lower than its counterpart.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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 ThinkPad P16 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."
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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