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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is a more expensive option with a larger screen, more storage, and better overall performance suited for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and other intensive applications. It also has a sizeable battery but is heavier, making it less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15". The IdeaPad offers a touchscreen, decent performance for general use, better battery life, and is lighter, thus more portable. If price is a concern and general use is your main application, the Lenovo is a better choice, but for higher-end tasks and a bit more portability compromise, the ASUS stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers superior performance with a more powerful CPU and increased RAM, making it a stronger choice for demanding tasks, coupled with a high-quality screen and a larger SSD, although it's heavier and less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which offers a balance of performance and portability with a touch-enabled display and exceptional battery life, but with a less powerful processor and less RAM.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.1
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications because it features a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which is superior to the integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 graphics in the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15". Both have the same screen refresh rate, but the stronger GPU in the ASUS ensures better performance for these tasks, despite the screen quality and CPU being important as well.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 stands out for engineering and design use with a high-performance CPU, plenty of fast RAM, and a capable discrete GPU for demanding tasks, along with a high-quality screen that covers a broad spectrum of colors, making it suitable for precision work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a lower-tier CPU and integrated GPU, less RAM, and while its screen is decent, it doesn't offer the same color coverage or brightness, which can be limitations for detailed engineering and design projects.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.9
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
6.4
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 features impressive resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general activities and detailed engineering work where clarity matters. Its color accuracy and range cover the spectrum well, suiting professional design tasks that demand precise color representation. However, its lower refresh rate could detract from the smooth visuals sought in gaming and 3D applications, where faster on-screen action is common.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.0
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$741
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 hours of battery life.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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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