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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 would be a cost-effective choice with ample storage, generous RAM, a high-quality Ryzen processor, and an RTX 3050 GPU suitable for general use and some creative tasks; it offers good battery life and a full HD screen with a standard refresh rate, making it great for productivity and entertainment. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, slightly more expensive, comes with a high refresh rate, QHD+ screen that provides a more immersive gaming and content creation experience, along with an advanced Ryzen processor and a powerful RTX 4070 GPU that excel in 3D, machine learning, and gaming. While it has less RAM and a heavier design which affects its portability, its high-performance components make it ideal for demanding applications and gaming. Choose the ASUS for balanced work and play with better battery life, or the Lenovo for superior gaming and performance-intensive tasks at the cost of shorter battery life and less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is notably suited for general use due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it more portable and convenient for various tasks, while the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, with a higher-resolution screen and power-intensive hardware, is more geared toward performance at the cost of battery life and some portability. Although the Legion has superior screen quality and potentially better performance for more demanding tasks due to an advanced GPU, the Zenbook offers a balanced combination of performance, portability, and battery life favorable for everyday use.
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.4
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its capable GPU (Nvidia RTX 3050), though its standard screen refresh rate is less ideal for fast action games. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a much more powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 4070) and a higher screen refresh rate, which greatly enhances gaming and 3D performance, particularly in scenes requiring quick refreshes.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, laptops like the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 with clear visuals and brightness offer comfortable viewing, but the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 may offer an even sharper and more vibrant display. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS provides accurate colors crucial for detailed work, but the Lenovo with its wider color gamuts gives professionals an edge in color-sensitive applications. For gaming and 3D, despite both laptops having lower refresh rates affecting smoothness in fast-paced visuals, they offer the resolution and panel quality sufficient for non-gaming tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,320
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,320.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 outshines the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for engineering and design tasks mainly due to its superior GPU, which is essential for demanding applications, along with a higher screen resolution that offers more clarity and detail. Despite the Lenovo weighing slightly more, both laptops offer ample processing power and RAM for complex software, with tradeoffs being the ASUS's better portability and longer battery life compared to the Lenovo's enhanced visual experience and higher GPU performance.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
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 Legion Pro 5 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
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,320 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 80 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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