If you require a laptop with higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is a better choice as it has a more powerful processor and graphics card, resulting in better performance in those areas. It also has a higher battery capacity, more RAM, and additional storage space compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17. However, the ASUS Vivobook 17 is lighter and more portable, making it easier to carry around, and it comes at a lower price point. It's suitable for general use such as browsing the internet, working with office applications, and streaming. Keep in mind that while the Lenovo offers a better screen aspect ratio and refresh rate, which could be beneficial for productivity and gaming, the ASUS still has a large screen size for comfortable viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, contributing to better general performance. It also boasts a higher resolution screen with superior color coverage and contrast, complemented by a longer battery life and robust heat management, despite being slightly less portable and louder under load.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 excels in gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better graphic performance, compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17's standard Intel UHD Graphics for i3-1220P and a 60Hz screen refresh rate which are adequate but not optimized for high-end gaming and 3D applications. The Legion also benefits from a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and higher screen quality, enhancing overall gaming and multimedia experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 outshines the ASUS Vivobook 17 in engineering and design use due to its more robust CPU, double the RAM, a higher-end GPU, and a screen with better resolution and color coverage, which are essential for intensive tasks and accurate visual representation. While both are reasonably portable, the Lenovo offers additional advantages like precision in gaming-grade keyboards and quieter operation during heavy use, which contribute to a more comfortable and efficient work environment, despite it being slightly heavier and larger than the ASUS.
Software Development
6.9/10
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a higher resolution and brightness, providing sharper and more vibrant visuals compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17, which results in a more pleasant viewing experience. For engineering and design tasks, the importance of color accuracy is paramount, and the Legion Slim 5's coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB is superior, offering more precise color rendering necessary for these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast on-screen action is common, neither laptop is ideal, as both have lower refresh rates that may not provide as smooth an experience as models specifically tailored for these purposes.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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