ASUS ROG Strix G17 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5
86 facts in comparison
Based on 753 Reddit opinions. Slim 5Lenovo Legion Slim 5 leads by 17 points.
753 opinions
Slim 5 leads by 17pts
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73%
B-
Based on
555 Redditors
ASUS ROG Strix G17
~$999.99
295 opinions
tldr; 17-inch gaming with RTX 4060/4070. Good thermals, 240Hz display. Popular pick for desk gaming at good value.
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Reddit's Pick
90%
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Based on
869 Redditors
Winner
Lenovo Legion Slim 5
~$1,019.32
458 opinions
tldr; Slim RTX 4070 with professional look. 2.3kg weight for travel gaming. No iGPU hurts battery life.
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88
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Score by Category
Gaming Performance
95%91%
Display
61%90%
Thermals & Noise
73%80%
Battery Life
25%84%
Build & Portability
67%89%
Why is Legion Slim 5 better than ROG Strix G17?
- Higher Reddit score (90% vs 73%)
- Better value (94% vs 59%)
- Better display (90% vs 61%)
- Better build quality (89% vs 67%)
- Better thermals (80% vs 73%)
- Better battery (84% vs 25%)
- Under 5 lbs - truly portable
- โ Clean professional aesthetic
Based on 1,424 Reddit opinions
Clear Winner
Reddit prefers the Slim 5Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Winning by 17 points (90% vs 73%)
Better value
Better display
Better build quality
High confidence (1,424 mentions)
๐ฌReddit Sentiment
Based on 1,424 Reddit mentionsOverall Rating
Strix G17
7.3/10
555 mentions
Slim 5
9.0/10
869 mentions
BATTERY LIFE
Strix G172.5/10
Slim 58.4/10
GAMING PERFORMANCE
Strix G179.5/10
Slim 59.1/10
BUILD QUALITY
Strix G176.7/10
Slim 58.9/10
THERMALS
Strix G177.3/10
Slim 58.0/10
VALUE
Strix G175.9/10
Slim 59.4/10
DISPLAY
Strix G176.1/10
Slim 59.0/10
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Head to Head
| Topic | Strix G17 | Slim 5 |
|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 25% | 84% |
Gaming Performance | 95% | 91% |
Build Quality | 67% | 89% |
Thermals | 73% | 80% |
Value | 59% | 94% |
Display | 61% | 90% |
Category Wins
Strix G17: 1|Slim 5: 5
Head to Head
Strix G17: 1|Slim 5: 5
Battery LifeSlim 5
Strix G1725%
Slim 584%
Gaming PerformanceStrix G17
Strix G1795%
Slim 591%
Build QualitySlim 5
Strix G1767%
Slim 589%
ThermalsSlim 5
Strix G1773%
Slim 580%
ValueSlim 5
Strix G1759%
Slim 594%
DisplaySlim 5
Strix G1761%
Slim 590%
Strix G17
73%
90%
Slim 5
Strix G1773%
Slim 590%
Clear winner - Slim 5 leads by 17 points
Key Specs
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G17 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX 8-Core | โ |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6) | โ |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD | โ |
| Display | 17.3 inch, 1920 x 1080, 300 Hz IPS | โ |
Key Highlights
ASUS ROG Strix G17
๐ Large 17.3-inch display
๐ Up to 240Hz refresh rate
๐ก๏ธ Good thermal management
๐ง ROG build quality
๐ Gamer aesthetic
Lenovo Legion Slim 5Winner
๐ Under 5 lbs - truly portable
๐จโ๐ณ Clean professional aesthetic
๐ RTX 4070 gaming power
๐ No iGPU = weak battery life
๐ง Solid 165Hz display
Topic Battles
Strix G17: 1|Tied: 0|Slim 5: 4
๐ฎGaming Performance
Strix G17 winsStrix G17
95%
Slim 5
91%
๐ฅ๏ธDisplay
Slim 5 winsStrix G17
61%
Slim 5
90%
๐ก๏ธThermals & Noise
Slim 5 winsStrix G17
73%
Slim 5
80%
๐Battery Life
Slim 5 winsStrix G17
25%
Slim 5
84%
๐งBuild & Portability
Slim 5 winsStrix G17
67%
Slim 5
89%
Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories
๐Where They Rank
๐ฌWhat Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Best Praise
+33 ptsโThe Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is better. The 4060 is a much better choice than the 4050 for gaming. The CPU on the Acer is faster but the GPU is bottlenecking it too much. Also the 7640hs on the Slim is one of AMD's newer Zen 4 CPUs which is more than enough for games, whilst also being better on battery. At $899.99 the Legion Slim 5 is a really good deal. Build quality and thermals should be good on both laptops. Screens should be similar, no significant differences. Battery on the Slim is better. I think both are upgradable in RAM and SSD but you should double-check if that's a concern for you.โ
r/GamingLaptops
ViewTop Criticism
+7 ptsโ1. Screen: Slim 5 16" doesn't have OLED, only IPS, it's the 14" that's OLED. Confirm the display resolution/refresh rate. If it's the 1920x1200 panel, decline it, it's only 45% NTSC, around 62.5% SRGB, poor washed out colors. If it's a 2560x1600 panel, confirm whether it's the 165hz-300nit or 240hz-500 nit panel. Both are fine. Avoid the 1920x1200p Panel. 2. Battery: Confirm the battery, these AMD chips are efficient but you shouldn't rely on the chip alone, it could be 60wh or 80wh, you'll want the larger one. 3. Specs: For the price and a 4060, it's not a bad deal, 7640HS + 760M is a binned down (7840/7940HS + 780M) chip. Note: I have a 7840HS + 4060, it's a near perfect combo but the CPU bottlenecks the GPU in certain games like Cyberpunk 2077 when you try to go beyond 60 to 80fps, CPU utilization drops to 80 to 90%. In most games, this isn't a problem. The 7640HS is 6 Cores, 12 Threads VS 8 Cores 12 Threads on the 7840HS. You'll be bottlenecked in some high fps games, if you are like me and play mostly single player games at 60 to 80fps, you should be fine. Conclusion: If it's at least 2560x1600 165hz/240hz, 80wh battery, for $700, I'd say go for it. Model Spec Sheet: [https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/Legion/Legion\_Slim\_5\_16APH8](https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/Legion/Legion_Slim_5_16APH8)โ
r/GamingLaptops
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What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for ASUS ROG Strix G17
Best Praise
+17 ptsโSince you are in Lebanon, go for it, its MUCH better than a 3050 laptop, and the rog strix line is actually quite nice build quality. How much does 32gb DDR5 ram cost anyways where you are? If its less than 100 like im assuming, just go for the cheapest variant with 16gb.โ
r/GamingLaptops
ViewTop Criticism
+4 ptsโYour unit was faulty because of asusโs shitty liquid metal application. Good variants are able to keep it under 80c at full load with maxed out fansโ
r/GamingLaptops
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Sentiment Over Time
ASUS ROG Strix G17
Lenovo Legion Slim 5
๐Historical Price Data
ASUS ROG Strix G17
Lenovo Legion Slim 5
ASUS ROG Strix G17
All-time low: $979(2024-02)
Lenovo Legion Slim 5
All-time low: $899.99(2025-11)
$25 below 90-day avg
Which is Better?
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Wins
90%
5
vs
73%
G17
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 leads by 17 points based on 1,424 Reddit opinions.
Why Slim 5Winner
- Better Value for Money (94% vs 59%)
- More discussed (869 vs 555)
Why Strix G17
- ๐ Large 17.3-inch display
- ๐ Up to 240Hz refresh rate
โค๏ธThe Love/Hate Breakdown
Sentiment Breakdown
48%Positive
Positive
48%Neutral
47%Negative
5%Based on 869 Reddit opinions
Sentiment Breakdown
39%Positive
Positive
39%Neutral
47%Negative
14%Based on 555 Reddit opinions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 or ASUS ROG Strix G17?
Based on 1,424 Reddit comments, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is the preferred choice with 90% positive sentiment vs ASUS ROG Strix G17's 73%. Lenovo Legion Slim 5 leads by 17 percentage points.
Should I buy Lenovo Legion Slim 5 or ASUS ROG Strix G17?
If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has stronger approval ratings (90% vs 73%). However, ASUS ROG Strix G17 may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.
What do Redditors love about Lenovo Legion Slim 5?
Reddit users highlight: Under 5 lbs - truly portable. Clean professional aesthetic. RTX 4070 gaming power. With 869 mentions and 90% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about ASUS ROG Strix G17?
Reddit users highlight: Large 17.3-inch display. Up to 240Hz refresh rate. Good thermal management. With 555 mentions and 73% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 1,424 Reddit comments: 869 about Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and 555 about ASUS ROG Strix G17. Data was sourced from Gaming Laptops community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.
753 Reddit opinions analyzed ยท Last updated 6/25/2026