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Updated January 10, 2024·
For better performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the Lenovo Legion 7 is a superior pick due to its more powerful RTX 3070 GPU, which is better for intensive tasks. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, on the other hand, offers slightly longer battery life and a 17.3-inch screen, which might be favorable if screen size and slightly better battery are priorities for you. However, both laptops are similar in portability and price, and the choice will depend on whether you prioritize better gaming and rendering capabilities (Lenovo Legion 7) or a larger screen and slightly longer battery life for general use, engineering tasks, and some gaming (ASUS Zenbook Pro 17). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.8
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
In general use, where panel type, resolution, and brightness are key, the Zenbook Pro 17 offers satisfactory clarity and visibility, but the Lenovo Legion 7 outshines it with superior brightness and sharper resolution, making text and images crisper and easier on the eyes. For engineering and design, although both laptops have good screen quality, the Legion 7's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation which is crucial for professional color work. When it comes to 3D, despite both having poor refresh rates which can hinder smooth visuals, the overall better resolution and panel quality of the Legion 7 still makes it more suitable for less demanding 3D tasks compared to the Zenbook Pro 17.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, featuring a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and ample 32GB of RAM, excels in screen quality and battery life, making it very good for general use, while also being slightly lighter and thinner for better portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 offers excellent keyboard quality and a higher resolution display, but with a less powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and half the RAM at 16GB, it's more suited for gaming, compromising slightly on battery life and portability, making it just good for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers a more powerful GPU (RTX 3070) compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17's RTX 3050, making it more suitable for demanding engineering and design applications that require higher graphics performance. While both have high-quality screens, the Legion 7's higher screen resolution and refresh rate can provide a sharper and smoother visual experience, although its slightly greater weight and lower battery life may compromise portability compared to the Zenbook Pro 17.
Content Creation
8.2
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 7 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
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo Legion 7 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
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6.5 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 | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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