ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

decent build quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Graphite black Abyss blue IMR
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HM) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, TUF sticker Wall mount power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Repairability Index 7.1 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HX037T -
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