Considering your needs, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers good performance for intensive gaming and 3D tasks thanks to its dedicated graphics card, and it also comes with a high-refresh-rate display, which will be great for gaming. However, its larger size and heavier weight reduce its portability, and battery life is shorter compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i. Conversely, the IdeaPad Slim 5i is lighter, has a longer battery life, and is equipped with a more efficient processor suitable for general use. If general use and portability are top priorities, the IdeaPad Slim 5i would be the better choice, especially as it also features a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy for tasks like photo editing. Consider the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 if gaming and high-performance tasks are your main focus and portability isn’t a major concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
6.7/10
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 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
6.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 provides a pleasing visual experience with a resolution and brightness that make typical tasks like browsing and watching videos enjoyable, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers similar qualities but might not shine as brightly or display as crisply. In the realm of engineering and design, both laptops may fall short on delivering the wide color ranges necessary for professional editing and modeling due to limited color gamut coverage. However, gamers and 3D designers might find the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 lacking because of a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion rendering, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i will face similar challenges, making neither ideal for high-end gaming or demanding 3D applications.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 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
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
$828
$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 Slim 5i costs $828.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers better general use mainly due to its superior CPU performance, higher RAM, better screen quality with higher brightness and resolution, longer battery life and greater portability thanks to its lighter weight. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while having a robust build suitable for gaming with good heat management and a larger screen, is less portable due to its size and weight, has a shorter battery life, and lower screen brightness, making it less ideal for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
6.3/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
6.9/10
7.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i to be good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality GPU, and excellent screen quality which makes it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, but it may be on the heavier side affecting portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i also has a quality CPU and GPU, complemented with good RAM and screen, striking a balance suitable for engineering and design with improved portability and a sleeker design.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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 Slim 5i compare to other laptops
"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."
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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