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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15", consider what you prioritize. The ASUS Zenbook offers a larger screen and longer battery life, making it suitable for professionals who value screen real estate and longevity while juggling tasks like video editing. However, its gaming and graphic-intensive capabilities are limited compared to the Lenovo Legion 5, which sports a superior graphics card for gaming or 3D tasks. The Lenovo also offers a higher resolution display, though on a smaller screen. If portability and high-performance gaming or 3D applications are crucial, and you're looking to spend less, the Lenovo Legion 5 would be the wiser choice. But if your work involves less graphics-intensive tasks and you appreciate a more premium build and larger display, despite the higher cost, the ASUS might be more appealing. 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 5 15"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its larger screen, higher RAM, bigger battery, and higher overall screen quality, provides a superior general use experience where multi-tasking and visual clarity are important. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a smaller, higher-resolution display and exceptional keyboard quality, focus on portability and heat management, making it more suitable for users who prioritize gaming and frequent travel over screen size and battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.9
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is suitable for gaming and 3D applications due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which can handle most games well. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" stands out with a much higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, making it ideal for smoother and more detailed gaming experiences. The tradeoff is that the Zenbook's larger screen may appeal to those who prioritize screen size, while the Legion offers superior gaming performance and a sharper display due to a higher resolution.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 Legion 5 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
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo Legion 5 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
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its high resolution and brightness, offers clarity and detail, making it suitable for everyday tasks and professional applications such as engineering and design software, which rely on precise visuals. However, its screen might not refresh fast enough for the smooth visuals required in high-paced gaming and 3D modeling. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" also provides excellent resolution and brightness for general tasks, and while it covers sufficient color spectrums for engineering and design work, its lower refresh rate limits its ability to display ultra-smooth movement, typically desired in gaming and 3D contexts.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
$999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers better engineering and design performance, mainly because it equips a more powerful graphics processing unit (GPU) and a higher-resolution screen, which are critical for engineering tasks that require detailed graphics work. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 provides more RAM and a larger screen, which benefits multitasking and larger workspace views, but falls short in GPU performance and screen quality compared to the Legion, making the latter the stronger choice for intensive engineering and design use.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 3 | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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