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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 involves several tradeoffs. The ASUS offers more storage, a higher amount of RAM, and a more powerful processor and graphics card, suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and somewhat for gaming. It has a larger 17-inch screen but weighs more, affecting portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo is lighter, easier to carry, and has a smaller 15-inch display, ideal for general use and higher portability at a more affordable price. However, with lesser storage, RAM, and an integrated graphics card, its performance is limited compared to the ASUS, making it less suitable for demanding tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo has a touchscreen feature which the ASUS lacks, but its battery life is shorter than the ASUS. 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 Slim 3
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 excels in general use due to its more powerful CPU, larger RAM capacity, superior screen quality which includes better color coverage, and substantial battery capacity, contributing to its very good performance, although it's less portable due to its size and weight. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, while more portable, falls short in general use because of its modest CPU, less RAM, lower screen color accuracy, and smaller battery, which makes it fair for less demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.9
5.9
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 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is better for gaming and 3D applications because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which offers superior performance to the integrated AMD Vega 6 GPU found in the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3. While both laptops feature IPS screens with the same refresh rate, the Zenbook's more powerful CPU and GPU combination, along with better screen quality, makes it more suitable for intense graphical tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is well-suited for engineering and design tasks due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, dedicated GPU, and high-quality screen, ensuring smooth multitasking and detailed visuals. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a more modest CPU, less RAM, integrated graphics, and a lower-quality screen, making it less capable for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
7.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 Slim 3 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
281.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a higher resolution and brighter display, which makes it better for general use and detailed engineering tasks as it presents clearer and more vibrant images. Its color gamut coverage is wider, enhancing color accuracy crucial for engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-focused laptops means it's less suited for 3D and gaming, where smooth motion is key.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.5
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
$390
$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 Slim 3 costs $390.
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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 Slim 3 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 3.52 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 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 | 47 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 | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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