The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 typically comes at a lower price and has a larger screen, which may appeal to those wanting a more immersive gaming experience, but it has less RAM than the Lenovo LOQ 15, possibly affecting multitasking performance. The Lenovo LOQ 15, while often a bit more expensive, provides a better balance, with a more powerful main processor and superior graphics unit that enhances 3D, machine learning, and gaming performance. It also has longer battery life, which is beneficial for those who work or play on the go. Both laptops have capable displays for general use and gaming, but neither are particularly lightweight, so they're less ideal for frequent travel. The choice depends on whether you prioritize gaming performance and battery life or are looking for a more budget-friendly option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17's fair general use rating stems from its adequate but less powerful CPU, lower amount of RAM, and less impressive screen brightness and color accuracy compared to the Lenovo LOQ 15, which earns a good general use rating with its superior, more recent CPU, double the RAM, and a brighter, more color-accurate display. Additionally, the Lenovo offers a slightly better balance of portability with a smaller screen and lighter weight, alongside longer battery life which is more conducive to varied everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
7.5/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is rated better for gaming and 3D because it houses a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and has a higher-quality screen with better brightness and color coverage, which are crucial for immersive gameplay and vivid visuals. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while also capable, has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a screen with lower brightness and color coverage, hence it is considered fair for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers an Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics, which are adequate for engineering and design but may not handle the most demanding tasks as effectively, and its larger screen can benefit design work but makes it less portable.
Software Development
6.7/10
7.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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
6.9/10
7.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 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.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 offer displays with adequate resolution and brightness, which makes text clear and the screen easy to view in various lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design, the Lenovo LOQ 15 edges out with better color replication, which is crucial for accuracy in visual work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and reduced responsiveness during fast-paced activities.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,179
$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 LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
The Lenovo LOQ 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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