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Updated January 16, 2024·
When deciding between the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15", consider your priority between screen size and portability. The larger screen of the ASUS may be more immersive for gaming and multimedia, but also means the laptop will be bulkier and possibly heavier. If a smaller footprint and easier transport are important, the Lenovo is more compact. For gaming or intensive tasks, also consider the tradeoff between expense and performance; the ASUS being pricier could indicate better gaming performance or premium features. However, Lenovo Legion laptops are known for good performance and build quality, potentially offering better value for money if the price difference is significant and the specs are comparable. Assess battery life too, as gaming laptops often have shorter battery life due to their powerful components. Lastly, consider the build quality, keyboard comfort, and thermal management, which are crucial for long gaming sessions. Always check for reviews to see how each model fares in real-world use. 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 5 15".
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.9
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has a less powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, and a lower screen refresh rate of 144Hz. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for these tasks, thanks to its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which translate to better graphic performance and smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.2
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is more suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, higher RAM, and superior GPU paired with a higher resolution and more color-accurate screen, which are crucial for intensive tasks and detailed work.
Software Development
6.7
7.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Lenovo Legion 5 stands out with its sharper resolution and better brightness, making for a more vibrant and clear display compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17. For engineering and design, the Legion's coverage of color gamuts ensures colors are represented more accurately, which is crucial for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness of fast-paced visuals despite their adequate resolutions and panel types.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a better experience for general use primarily due to its superior main processor, double the amount of RAM, and higher-quality screen which includes better resolution, brightness, and color coverage when compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which has a smaller battery and less portable design with a heavier weight and larger screen size, although it has longer battery life. Furthermore, Lenovo's model has better keyboard and overall build quality, contributing to its higher suitability for general use, despite ASUS's model having better heat management and fan noise handling.
Content Creation
7.1
7.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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.
Battery
4.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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.
Cost
$1,000
$999
$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 Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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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."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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