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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a larger screen and is slightly thinner but has a less powerful processor and graphics card compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16, which also has more RAM and a higher resolution display. Both laptops are similarly priced and have comparable weight, but the Lenovo has a longer battery life and a higher-quality display including color coverage, making it a better choice for tasks like 3D rendering or engineering work. The ASUS might appeal for those who prefer a larger screen and prioritize gaming aesthetics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- 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
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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
6.3/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with its larger size, less RAM, and shorter battery life, is less suited for general use compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16, which offers double the RAM for smoother multitasking, a higher resolution and brighter display for better screen quality, and a longer battery life for extended use away from power outlets. The Lenovo also benefits from a more recent CPU and is slightly more portable due to its smaller size and the same weight as the ASUS, making it a better match for general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.5
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it includes a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher pixel density display compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and lower pixel density display. Additionally, the Lenovo's higher screen refresh rate and superior CPU contribute to its improved performance for these specific applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.9
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 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with an Intel i5 processor, NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti graphics, and a standard HD display, offers adequate power and screen quality for design and engineering tasks but could be limited by its RAM capacity for more complex projects.
Software Development
6.7
7.5
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 LOQ 16 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
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 provides ample brightness and resolution for everyday tasks, but it lacks wide color gamuts essential for precision in engineering and design, and its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness desired in Gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo LOQ 16's display matches the ASUS in general use with its adequate brightness and resolution, but surges ahead with better color reproduction for professional creative work, although it too falls short in refresh rate for optimal Gaming and 3D performance. For both, gamers and 3D designers should consider other models with higher refresh rates to ensure fluid visuals.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.1
7.6
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Lenovo LOQ 16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
$1,016
$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 LOQ 16 costs $1,016.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | Lenovo LOQ 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,016 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 10.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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 LOQ 16
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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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