The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is less expensive and offers a larger 17.3-inch screen with a decent refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and day-to-day tasks. However, it has less RAM, a less powerful GPU, and lower resolution than the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, which could impact performance in demanding applications. The Legion 5 Pro is more expensive, but comes with a higher resolution 16-inch screen with better color accuracy, a more powerful GPU and CPU, and more RAM, which supports more intensive engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. The Legion 5 Pro also has a larger battery but it's slightly heavier. Both have backlit keyboards and similar build quality, but the Legion scores higher in keyboard quality and has a higher refresh rate display, which can be advantageous for fast-paced gaming. If budget is a concern and you need a larger screen, the ASUS could be a good choice, whereas the Lenovo is better for high-performance needs and has a more premium screen, at a higher cost. 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 Legion Pro 5.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 may fall short in general use due to its lower RAM and less powerful CPU compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, which also boasts a higher-resolution display enhancing screen quality, along with a larger battery capacity for longer use.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
8.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals and better performance for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with a less robust GPU and lower refresh rate, won't deliver the same level of gaming experience. Screen quality and CPU, which are also better in the Lenovo, contribute to the overall enhanced performance for visually demanding tasks, though the ASUS still manages to hold its own for general and less intensive use.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is favored over the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM for efficient multitasking, and higher quality screen with better resolution and color accuracy. While the ASUS may be marginally more portable, the Legion 5 Pro's superior keyboard, quieter operation, and higher overall build quality make it a more robust choice for demanding design tasks.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.0 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 5 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
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 features a display with adequate resolution and brightness for comfortable viewing in everyday tasks, but it may fall short in color accuracy important for engineering and design work, and lacks the high refresh rate needed for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a high-resolution display with vibrant color representation that benefits professional design and engineering software use, but similarly to the ASUS, it doesn't provide the fast refresh rates that gamers and 3D professionals seek for optimal experience. Consequently, both laptops serve general use and design tasks well, yet neither is ideal for the demands of high-frame-rate gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
4.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
$1,000
$1,170
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,170.
"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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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