The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, being slightly less expensive, is a robust choice if gaming or performance-intensive tasks are a priority, as it generally offers high processing power and graphics capabilities suitable for these purposes. However, it may be heavier and bulkier, sacrificing portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, on the other hand, will likely offer a balance of performance for general and professional use with added portability and a potentially better battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use and a range of everyday tasks. Consider the IdeaPad if mobility and battery life are more critical to you than the top-tier gaming performance. 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 Pro 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with its slightly less powerful CPU and half the RAM of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, is a bulkier option with a larger screen but poorer battery life, making it less portable and slightly less suited for tasks requiring lots of processing power or multitasking. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a higher resolution and brighter screen, more RAM, a stronger CPU, and a significantly better battery life, which together with its lighter weight and smaller dimensions make it more versatile for general use and easier to carry around.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
7.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers better gaming and 3D performance largely because it sports a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which outshines the Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU in the ASUS TUF Gaming F17. Additionally, the IdeaPad Pro 5i has a higher-quality screen with greater pixel density and brightness, which complements its superior CPU, the Intel i7-13700H, versus the i5-11400H in the ASUS, further enhancing its suitability for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i stands out for engineering and design use due to its higher-end CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17; these factors contribute to better overall performance for demanding tasks. Additionally, the IdeaPad Pro 5i features a screen with higher resolution and color accuracy which is crucial for detailed design work, while still maintaining a lead in portability and keyboard quality, albeit the ASUS has a slight edge in heat management.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is somewhat better.
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
6.7/10
7.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Pro 5i 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
6.9/10
7.8/10
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 Pro 5i 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's screen offers satisfactory clarity and brightness for everyday tasks but may not deliver the advanced color range needed for precision in engineering and lacks the high refresh rates desired for smoothness in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i steps up with enhanced brightness and resolution ideal for multitasking and content viewing, coupled with respectable color accuracy for professional design work, but still falls short for gaming pursuits where fluid motion is key. Both laptops' screens won't fully satisfy gaming enthusiasts or 3D designers, who typically require the rapid refresh rates to ensure seamless movement and gameplay.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
"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."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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