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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 will depend on your needs and preferences. If you prefer a larger screen and prioritize storage capacity, processing power with more RAM for intensive multitasking, and a higher quality keyboard, the ASUS may be the better fit despite being slightly heavier and less portable. On the other hand, if portability and a better balance between performance and weight are more important to you, the Lenovo might be ideal, offering a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals and a smaller form factor that's easier to carry. Both have solid build quality and are equipped for gaming and demanding applications, but the ASUS leans more towards creative professionals while the Lenovo offers a more balanced package for various uses, including gaming, with a slightly longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a superior screen size and better CPU, making it very good for general use with its ample screen real estate and higher processing power, along with a robust battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a more portable design and is still good for general use, but its smaller screen and marginally lesser CPU performance compared to the ASUS make it slightly less ideal for tasks that demand large visual workspace and more intensive processing. Additionally, both laptops boast good build quality and efficient heat management, but the Lenovo edges out slightly in speaker and keyboard quality, which may enhance the general user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.4
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17's Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU with a 60Hz screen refresh rate makes it suited for gaming and 3D tasks, but the Lenovo Legion Slim 7's Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and higher 165Hz refresh rate generally offer improved graphics performance and smoother visuals for fast-paced games and 3D applications.
Content Creation
8.2
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 7 15.6" 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
7.7
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Slim 7 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 both offer panels with high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and vivid displays for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In the realm of engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color rendition which is paramount for professional design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop excels due to lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness critical in fast-paced visual environments.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,200
$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 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Software Development
7.9
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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
7.6
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 7 15.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.92" | |
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 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
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 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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