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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers higher overall performance with a more capable processor and more storage and RAM, suitable for demanding tasks like 3D modeling or engineering simulations. It's larger and heavier, making it less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i. In contrast, the IdeaPad Pro 5i is more affordable, lighter, and has a higher screen resolution, providing a crisper display, making it a sensible option for general use and working on the go. For gaming, the ASUS might have the edge due to better hardware, but it will be bulkier to carry around. If budget is less of a concern and top-notch performance is a priority, particularly for heavier computational tasks, the ASUS could be an excellent choice; otherwise, for day-to-day use with better mobility and affordability, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is a strong contender. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is highly valued for general use due to its robust CPU, generous RAM, and large, high-quality screen, which are balanced by an average battery life and diminished portability due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a good balance of performance with a potent CPU and sufficient RAM, a sharper and high refresh rate screen, making it also suitable for general use but with a more compact form and lower weight, although with slightly lesser battery life and storage capacity.
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.4
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are suitable for gaming and 3D applications primarily because of their powerful GPUs, with the ASUS having an Nvidia RTX 3050 and the Lenovo featuring an even stronger Nvidia RTX 4050. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a higher screen refresh rate which is crucial for a smooth gaming experience, and both have quality CPUs and high-quality screens, although the ASUS has a lower refresh rate which may not be as optimal for fast-paced gaming.
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 Pro 5i for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for general use, consider the Lenovo's very good screen quality due to its higher resolution and brighter display which enhances the overall visual experience. For engineering and design, the color accuracy provided by a wider color gamut becomes crucial, which both laptops deliver well, yet the Lenovo marginally excels due to better coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, for 3D and gaming, while neither laptop is ideal because of their lower refresh rates, the resolution and panel type still provide a decent experience for casual gaming and light 3D work.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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.
Cost
$1,500
$950
$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 Pro 5i costs $950.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design due to its latest generation Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which outmatch the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17's AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, providing superior computational power and graphics performance essential for such tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo offers a higher resolution and refresh rate screen, improving visual clarity and smoothness, though it has less RAM and storage compared to the ASUS, possibly limiting multitasking capabilities and the amount of data stored locally.
Content Creation
8.2
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Pro 5i 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
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 | Intel i7-13700H | |
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 | 6 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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