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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers powerful performance for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D, or machine learning, thanks to its high-end processor and ample memory. However, it’s less portable due to its larger size and weight. Contrarily, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is lighter and has a higher resolution screen with a better refresh rate, making it more suited for tasks that require sharp and smooth visuals. The Zenbook's higher price reflects its better performance capabilities, while the IdeaPad is more budget-friendly but has less storage and memory. Your choice should be guided by whether performance or portability and display quality is your priority. 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
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 boasts a more powerful CPU, higher capacity RAM, and a slightly larger screen, making it well-suited for multitasking and productivity, which enhances its general use performance, but this comes at the expense of a heavier build and shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro. While the IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a high-resolution display and better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, it does so with a less potent CPU and less RAM, positioning it as a competent device for general use that is easier to carry around.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with a high-performance CPU, abundant RAM, and quality GPU, excels in engineering and design tasks that demand significant processing power and multitasking capabilities; the screen quality is good with a large size that aids detailed work but is less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a sharper and brighter screen with a higher refresh rate, which is beneficial for design precision, it has less RAM and a slightly less powerful CPU, balancing portability with the ability to handle engineering software at a somewhat lower performance level.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.8
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, both laptops offer screens with high resolution and brightness, ensuring sharp images and good visibility in different lighting. For engineering and design tasks, both models provide displays with wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D purposes due to lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid visuals and slower response times during fast-paced activities.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,025
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,025.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.5
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a high-end AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and has a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful processing capability, although the screen may not be the most fluid for fast-paced games.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Zenbook Pro 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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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,025 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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