ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

limited port selection

dim display brightness

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 (FX706LI) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.6 cm 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Bonfire black Abyss blue IMR
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) 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 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
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
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 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 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Wall mount power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.652 W/kg (body), 0.652 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HX200T -
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