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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Lenovo Legion 5 17", consider their unique strengths. The ASUS is a premium business laptop with an OLED touchscreen, higher resolution, color accuracy for creative work, and it's lighter, making it more portable. It is priced higher and has a shorter battery life than the Legion. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion has a design suited for gaming with a high refresh rate IPS screen, and although heavier with lower screen resolution, it offers a better keyboard and generally costs less. If portability is less of a concern and gaming or engineering tasks are a priority, the Legion might satisfy your needs. However, if you work in creative fields and need a high-quality display with better color precision and portability, opt for the ASUS despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.2
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X delivers excellent general use performance with its superior CPU and display quality, including a high-resolution OLED screen, while maintaining good portability and battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers good CPU and decent screen quality but falls short in battery life and portability, making it less versatile for on-the-go use despite its commendable keyboard and robust build.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers superior screen quality with an OLED display and higher resolution, which is ideal for detailed engineering and design work, whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 17", with an IPS screen at a lower resolution, is less optimal for fine detail but offers a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which might be preferable for some engineering applications. Both laptops share similar CPU and GPU capabilities, important for engineering software, but the Zenbook excels in portability and has less operating noise, making it an overall better but possibly more expensive choice for professional design environments.
Content Creation
8.5
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 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
8.2
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
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
8.3
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general tasks and detailed work in engineering, thanks to its wide color coverage. However, its lower refresh rate makes fast-paced visuals less smooth, which is a downside for gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" also provides a bright, high-resolution screen suitable for general and engineering use, its narrower color gamut and poor refresh rate do not optimally support the high-speed, color-intensive demands of gaming and 3D content creation.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,200
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.4
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a high-resolution OLED display but a lower screen refresh rate, paired with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and an advanced Intel i7-12700H CPU, making it well-suited for detailed 3D work and gaming with stunning visuals.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Lenovo Legion 5 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 6.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 11.41" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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