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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 stands out for creative professionals with its higher storage capacity and RAM, making it excellent for intensive engineering tasks, though it comes at a higher price. However, its bulkier build and lower portability score suggest it's less convenient for frequent travelers. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is less expensive, offers a high refresh rate display, better for fast-paced gaming, and is relatively more portable, though with less power for demanding tasks due to its lower RAM and processor. Neither are optimal for intensive gaming, despite their dedicated graphics cards. Consider the Zenbook if you prioritize robust performance for creative tasks, and the Legion Slim for a balance between casual gaming and mobility. 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
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use due to its high-quality screen, significant RAM, and powerful CPU coupled with considerable storage and long battery life, which enhance its performance and usability for various tasks while being fairly portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is also good for general use, providing ample screen quality and enough RAM for most tasks but its lesser storage and slightly lower battery life, along with its design more oriented towards gaming, make it slightly less suited for a broad range of non-gaming activities.
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.7
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a 60Hz screen, offers reliable gaming and 3D performance; however, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 boasts a stronger RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, which can deliver smoother visuals and is better suited for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Slim 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.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 have panels with high resolution and brightness, offering crisp, clear images and visibility even in well-lit environments. Engineering and design professionals will find the color accuracy and wide color gamuts of these laptops appealing, ensuring that the work displayed onscreen matches their creative intent. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, which demand fast screen updates, the lower refresh rates of these laptops could lead to less smooth visuals compared to models specifically designed with high refresh rates for these purposes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is considered very good for engineering and design use because it has a stronger GPU which is important for rendering and computational tasks, despite having less RAM and a smaller screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17. While the ASUS offers more RAM and a larger display which are beneficial for multitasking and detailed work, its GPU is less powerful than the Lenovo's, making it less suitable for the most demanding engineering and graphics tasks.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 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 Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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 Slim 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | |
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 | 7 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 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
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 | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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