The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly choice, well suited for general tasks like web browsing, word processing, and light multimedia use, with a larger screen but modest hardware. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs more but offers significantly better performance for demanding applications, making it ideal for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It also features a high-resolution touchscreen, advanced graphics capability, and longer battery life in a more portable form factor. If the higher cost is within your budget and you need top-tier performance and portability, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out as a compelling option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a larger screen but lower screen quality and performance due to its basic CPU, less RAM, and absence of a dedicated GPU, which makes it just fair for general use, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers superior CPU, more RAM, a higher quality display, and better portability with a lighter build and compact design, making it very good for everyday tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's crisp speakers, quality keyboard, and significant battery capacity contribute to an overall premium experience compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17 which has fair ratings in these aspects.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is marked fair for engineering and design use largely due to its lesser CPU and GPU capabilities, and lower resolution screen, which are less suitable for demanding tasks and detailed work. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is rated excellent for these uses because it boasts a high-performance CPU, superior GPU, more memory and a higher resolution Mini LED display, essential for intensive engineering designs and precise visuals.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very 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
9.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Given that the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has the best screen quality for general use, its display likely offers a higher resolution, superior brightness, and a premium panel type, providing crisp and clear visuals. For engineering and design, the Lenovo's screen excels due to its wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may not be optimal as their screens probably have lower refresh rates, which are essential for smooth and responsive gameplay.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
"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 Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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