The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers robust performance for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming, but it's heavier and less portable. Moreover, it lacks a touchscreen but has a superior display size and quality for gaming purposes. The Lenovo Yoga 6, more affordable and lightweight with a touchscreen, is suitable for general use and offers better portability with a longer battery life. Its performance is adequate for day-to-day activities but may struggle with demanding software commonly used in engineering or high-end gaming. Depending on your primary use - powerful performance and gaming versus everyday tasks and portability - your choice between the two should become clear. 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
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 provides a superior gaming and 3D experience due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which allows for smoother visuals and faster response during gameplay. In comparison, the Lenovo Yoga 6 has integrated Vega 8 graphics in the CPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which are sufficient for casual gaming but won't deliver the same high-level performance as the ASUS for demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Yoga 6 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is excellent for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, which trump the Lenovo Yoga 6's AMD Ryzen 7 and integrated Vega graphics in raw performance, especially for tasks requiring graphical computation. However, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a more portable and versatile form factor as a 2-in-1 device with a better screen quality and higher resolution, making it a good option for on-the-go work and presentations where convenience outweighs top-tier power.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Yoga 6 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
6.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Yoga 6, with its sharper resolution and brighter display, offers clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, although both screens are adequate for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. The Yoga 6 stands out in engineering and design work due to its wider color gamut, making it more suitable for tasks that require color accuracy, while the A17's color range is less ideal for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit significantly from higher refresh rates, both laptops may not deliver the smoothest experience, with the ASUS potentially having a slight edge if it offers a marginally better refresh rate, yet still falling short for demanding gaming environments.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
13.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,552
$1,045
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in general use due to its superior processing power and larger RAM, paired with a high-quality screen, although it is less portable and has a fair battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers good performance for general use, a highly portable design, a convertible touchscreen feature, and better battery life, despite having less storage and a less powerful processor.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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