Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good keyboard layout

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

plastic build quality

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 2.04 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Arctic grey Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (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 -
Colour Gamut 60% NTSC 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU Intel Pentium 8505 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 5-core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.1 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HX001W
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