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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger storage capacity and more RAM for handling multiple tasks or demanding software, making it suitable for creative professionals or power users who need more resources. It has a less powerful graphics card compared to the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, so it's not the best choice for the latest intense gaming or 3D rendering. The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, with its higher-end graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, is designed for gaming and handling graphics-intensive tasks more smoothly. It's also more budget-friendly but has less storage and RAM. Both laptops share similar battery capacities and sizes, with the ASUS being slightly lighter, indicating similar portability. Consider the ASUS if your priority is multitasking and storage; opt for the Lenovo if gaming or 3D work is paramount. 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 5i
- Very 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 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 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 5i is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen with better battery life, making it ideal for general use where portability is not a primary concern. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, with its higher resolution display and more capable graphics, might be heavier and have a shorter battery life but is better suited for tasks requiring more graphical power.
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.0
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i outshines the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 in gaming and 3D with its more capable Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, compared to the RTX 3050 in the ASUS, and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz versus the 60 Hz of the Zenbook, enhancing fast-paced visual performance. Additionally, the Legion's sharper screen resolution adds clarity, though both have quality IPS displays, and while both are equipped with formidable processors, the Legion’s more recent CPU may offer an edge in computationally demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 Legion 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.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.1
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a clear display with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but may not have the optimal color range for professionals in engineering and design, whereas its slower refresh rates make it less ideal for smooth 3D and gaming experiences. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i provides both high resolution and brightness required for general use and extensive color gamut coverage which is essential for engineering and design work, yet it too falls short for gaming and 3D purposes due to a less than optimal refresh rate. While both laptops are well-suited for daily activities and professional creative work, gamers and those heavily into 3D applications should consider alternatives with higher refresh rates to ensure the best visual fluidity.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 Pro 5i costs $999.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with a high-end AMD processor and a decent Nvidia graphics card, and has a larger screen with a standard resolution that's suitable for detailed engineering work and design; however, it's outperformed by the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i which boasts a more powerful Intel processor, a superior Nvidia graphics card, and a higher resolution display which makes it more adept for intensive engineering and graphic design tasks, despite being slightly heavier and thicker which affects its portability slightly.
Software Development
7.9
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 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 Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $999 | ||
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 | Intel i7-13700HX | |
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 | 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 | 368 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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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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