Based on the provided comparison, if you need a laptop for general use with a lower price and larger screen, the ASUS Vivobook 17 may be suitable. However, it has less storage, memory, and a lower capacity battery, meaning you'll need to charge it more often and it won’t handle intensive tasks as well. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while more expensive, offers higher storage and memory, a more powerful processor and graphics, making it suitable for engineering, 3D work, and gaming. It also has better battery life and a higher resolution display, but with a slightly smaller screen size. The choice depends on whether you prioritize performance and battery life over screen size and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a superior CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 17, leading to better performance for general use. Additionally, the IdeaPad has a higher-resolution display and longer battery life, enhancing screen quality and usability away from power sources, while the lightweight design improves portability.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its basic Intel i3 CPU, integrated graphics, and limited RAM, delivers adequate performance and screen quality for engineering applications, but can fall short for demanding tasks. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, boasting a more robust AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and double the RAM, not only offers better performance but also superior screen resolution and color accuracy, making it better suited for engineering and design work.
Software Development
6.9/10
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, consider that the IdeaPad tends to have a sharper, brighter display, enhancing the clarity and readability for everyday tasks and professional design work. For engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial, the IdeaPad 5 Pro generally offers a wider color gamut, ensuring that the colors you see on-screen are closer to real-life hues. However, if gaming or working with 3D applications is a priority, be mindful that neither laptop excels in refresh rate, which is important for smooth motion, though the resolution and panel type of both are moderately adequate for these tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$1,162
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook 17 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.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook 17 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
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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