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Updated January 10, 2024·
For intensive engineering tasks, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers a higher screen resolution and superior color coverage, benefiting tasks that require precise color representation or more screen real estate. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a slightly better battery life and weighs less, making it more portable. If portability and gaming are priorities, the ASUS with its advanced GPU serves well, but for professionals working in design or video editing, the Lenovo's display features are advantageous despite its heavier build and slightly less battery efficiency. Both are similarly priced midrange options, so your choice should be guided by these specific usage and mobility considerations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, while adequate for general purposes with its respectable resolution and brightness, falls behind for engineering due to limited color gamut coverage that is essential for precision in color work. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i excels in both general and engineering uses, offering higher resolution and brightness, along with a wider color gamut that ensures accurate color representation critical for design tasks. However, both laptops offer lower refresh rates, which hinders the quality of the gaming and 3D experience where smoother visuals are key, and thus are not ideal options for those specific needs.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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.
Cost
$1,399
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is a strong contender for general use due to its capable processor, ample RAM, high-quality IPS screen, and solid build, accommodating a variety of tasks while also providing good battery life for better portability. The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, on the other hand, offers a higher-resolution display with better color accuracy and a keyboard that's rated very good, which may appeal to those prioritizing screen quality and typing experience over the slightly lesser portability and battery life than the ASUS model.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.0
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a powerful GPU with the Nvidia RTX 4070, offering strong gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, although it has a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, boasts a higher screen refresh rate, which is particularly beneficial for fast-paced gaming. With both laptops having comparable CPUs and screen quality, the ASUS may deliver marginally better graphic details in games and 3D applications, but the Lenovo can provide smoother motion with its higher refresh rate display.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with an Intel i7-12700H CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU offers very good performance for engineering and design, featuring a decent screen and solid build, but it is less portable and has a lower screen color accuracy compared to the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both 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.
Software Development
7.3
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 F15 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 257 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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