The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is more suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful CPU and GPU; it's also equipped with a larger screen and greater storage capacity. However, it's heavier and less portable, with a bulkier form factor and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is more portable, offers a higher-resolution touch screen with better color accuracy, and is designed for premium business use with additional features like a fingerprint reader and facial recognition. While capable for general use and some engineering tasks, its performance for demanding 3D tasks and gaming won't match the ASUS. Choose the ASUS if performance for heavy-duty tasks is a priority and you can handle less portability, or the Lenovo if you need a highly portable laptop with good display and build quality for business and general use. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Z13 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
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, equipped with a high-tier AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks, complemented by a large screen with moderate color coverage for detailed visuals, but is less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers good performance with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Radeon graphics, has a high-quality screen with better color accuracy and higher pixel density for sharp images, and is highly portable, but it may not handle intensive graphical tasks as smoothly as the ASUS model.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, while having adequate resolution and brightness for typical tasks, likely falls short for gaming due to its slower refresh rate, which is crucial for the smooth visuals that games demand. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers a higher-quality display suited to precise work in general use and engineering with better color accuracy and brightness, but like the ASUS, it does not offer the high refresh rate sought by gamers and those doing 3D work. Both laptops aren't ideal for gaming or 3D due to poor screen quality in those respects, with potential shortcomings in smooth motion and immersive visuals due to lower refresh rates and possibly limited color gamut.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in general use due to its robust CPU and dedicated GPU, making it suitable for a variety of heavy tasks, but its larger size and weight make it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its high-quality screen and exceptional portability, is good for general use and ideal for on-the-go professionals, though its integrated GPU may not handle intensive graphics tasks as smoothly as the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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 Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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