The ASUS Vivobook 17 is more budget-friendly and features a large 17-inch screen, making it suitable for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption. However, its performance is modest due to its low-powered processor and integrated graphics, which isn't ideal for demanding applications or gaming. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is priced higher, but offers substantial upgrades in performance with a faster processor and dedicated graphics card, making it well-suited for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. It also has a higher resolution and faster refresh rate display for a better visual experience but comes with less portability due to increased weight. The Lenovo also has richer screen colors and better overall build quality, but considering its features, it might be more than required for someone with general computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 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 5i and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with a basic CPU and less RAM, is less suited for demanding tasks and multitasking than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, which has a high-end CPU and more RAM for smoother performance. Additionally, the Vivobook's lower screen quality and battery life may impact the overall experience negatively compared to the Legion Slim 5i's better screen and longer battery life, making the latter a more versatile option for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for gaming and 3D because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165, which makes for smoother visuals and better gameplay. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only considered fair for these tasks as it comes with a basic Intel UHD Graphics card within its processor and a standard screen refresh rate of 60, which is less suited for the high-intensity graphics of gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is equipped with a basic CPU and integrated graphics, making it less suited for demanding engineering tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i boasts a high-end CPU and powerful dedicated GPU, providing the needed performance for such intensive use.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
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.
Software Development
6.9/10
7.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, where crisp text and clear visuals are key, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers higher resolution and brightness, providing a more vibrant and sharper display than the ASUS Vivobook 17. In engineering and design tasks that rely heavily on color accuracy and a wide range of colors, the Lenovo's better coverage of professional color gamuts makes it more suitable than the ASUS. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from fluid motion, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, despite having satisfactory resolution and panel types for moderate detail and image quality.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
$1,055
$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 5i costs $1,055.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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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