If performance is your top priority, especially for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is a solid choice with its powerful processor and graphics card. However, it's less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight and has moderate battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is superb for portability, lightweight, and has a higher battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use and general tasks. The X1 also features a touchscreen with a higher resolution and 2-in-1 versatility, which are beneficial for productivity and multimedia use but it's not designed for intensive gaming or engineering software. 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia GPU, larger screen, and substantial storage, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which also offers good general use performance with a high-quality, higher resolution touchscreen in a more lightweight, 2-in-1 convertible form factor enhancing portability and versatility, although it has less storage and potentially weaker graphics performance.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which provide smoother visuals and better graphics performance. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, making it suitable for business and general use but not as capable for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a higher resolution and brighter display, providing crisper images and better visibility under various lighting conditions, which makes it superior to the ASUS TUF Gaming A17. For engineering and design tasks, the ThinkPad's display covers a wider range of colors, essential for accuracy in design work, whereas the TUF's screen may appear less vibrant. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS laptop's lower refresh rate hampers smooth motion rendering, making it less suitable than other laptops specifically designed for those purposes, despite its sufficient resolution and panel type.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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