If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is built for performance and can handle these activities better but will cost more and is heavier, which affects portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, lighter, and sufficient for general use like browsing, productivity applications, or media consumption. Its battery life is generally better for day-to-day tasks, but it won't perform as well in resource-intensive scenarios. Therefore, choose the ASUS for high performance at a higher price and less portability, or the Lenovo for casual use, better battery life, and savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 outshines the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and much more powerful GPU, which are crucial for complex software and tasks; additionally, it offers better screen quality for detailed work, although it is heavier and bulkier, which could affect portability. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a more portable design and slightly better screen brightness but falls short with less RAM, a less powerful integrated GPU, and a CPU that's not as robust for demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 provides a more vibrant display with better resolution and brightness, offering a pleasant viewing experience. In engineering and design tasks, this laptop stands out with its higher color accuracy, making it a solid choice for professionals requiring true-to-life color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite its high resolution and quality panel, the ASUS' lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to laptops designed specifically for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$771
$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 5 15" costs $771.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with a stronger CPU and more RAM, is well-suited for general use that may lean towards heavier tasks, and its screen is standard for gaming with a high refresh rate, but it is less portable due to higher weight compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15". The IdeaPad, while having a lower capacity CPU and less RAM, compensates with higher screen brightness and better portability, making it ideal for general use with typical productivity tasks and media consumption on the go.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
11.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
"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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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