The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is a better fit for performance-heavy tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software due to its superior graphics card and processor. It also offers a higher quality display and more storage space. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, which is suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, and offers silent operation due to its fanless design. If portability and price are key factors, the Lenovo might be more attractive, while if performance and display quality are critical, the ASUS is the better choice, albeit at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, excels in performance for general use, also offering a high-quality IPS screen and a solid battery life, making it a good option for intensive applications, yet it's less portable due to its weight. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 with a basic CPU and minimal RAM struggles with demanding tasks, has a lower-quality TN screen, less storage, and while being lightweight for better portability, its battery life and overall performance are not suited for more than essential tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU and offers a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are not designed to handle intensive graphics tasks effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a robust CPU, ample RAM, a high-end GPU, and a quality IPS screen, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design software, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a modest CPU, minimal RAM, a basic integrated GPU, and a lower-quality TN screen which are not suited for such intensive tasks. Although the Lenovo boasts better portability with its lighter design and silent operation, the ASUS provides the necessary power and screen fidelity critical for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Software Development
7.6/10
6.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
5.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a decent resolution and brightness making it good for general use, while its extensive color gamut accommodates the precision color work needed for engineering and design, but its modest refresh rate limits its gaming and 3D capability. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has lower screen quality across the board, with subpar resolution and dullness making it less suitable for both everyday tasks and professional design work, and its inferior refresh rate doesn't meet the standards for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. Ultimately, the ASUS offers a balance for work and casual use, whereas the Lenovo struggles to keep up in all mentioned areas due to its screen limitations.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$153
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $153.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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