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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is often somewhat more expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro but offers a larger screen, a gaming laptop appearance, and is better suited for intensive gaming with its higher refresh rate display and hardware like the RTX 3050 Ti GPU. However, it is heavier and has a lower battery life compared to the IdeaPad 5 Pro. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is a bit less expensive, has a higher resolution display with better color coverage, and superior battery life, making it more portable. It's equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor and RTX 3050 GPU, which are sufficient for general use and have a good balance for engineering tasks, but the TUF Gaming F17 may have a slight edge in raw performance for 3D and machine learning due to its more potent GPU. The IdeaPad also has double the RAM, improving multitasking capability. Consider how you value portability, battery life, screen quality, and the specific tasks you'll use the laptop for when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
6.7
7.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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
6.9
7.8
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 provides adequate resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, but its limited color gamut can affect precision required for engineering and design, and its lower refresh rate can impair the smoothness needed for high-end gaming and 3D experiences. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, on the other hand, offers sharp resolution and brightness while also covering a wider color gamut, enhancing accuracy for design tasks, although like the ASUS, its refresh rate isn't optimized for the demanding fast-paced visuals sought by gamers and 3D professionals. For both laptops, the shortfall in refresh rate is what mainly hinders their capability to provide the best experience for Gaming and 3D, despite having decent display qualities for more standard computing activities.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$860
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has less RAM and a battery life that's less than half of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which limits multitasking capability and unplugged usage time. Additionally, the Lenovo offers a higher resolution screen with better color coverage, making it better for tasks that require visual detail, along with being lighter and thus more portable.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.5
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both fair for gaming and 3D because they come with GPUs that can handle games and 3D applications, with the ASUS having an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and the Lenovo an RTX 3050, but neither are top-tier GPUs which would provide the best gaming performance. Additionally, the ASUS offers a higher screen refresh rate which is desirable for smoother gameplay, whereas the Lenovo has a better screen quality, which means clearer and more vibrant images, although its refresh rate is slightly lower.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.2
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro to be good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with its Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics, provides solid performance and a larger screen for engineering and design tasks that may benefit from a high refresh rate, though it is heavier and has less RAM compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, and high-resolution display, offers better portability, more RAM for multitasking, and superior screen quality which is pivotal for precision in engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.1
7.5
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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 F17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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