If you prioritize gaming performance and are willing to invest more, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its powerful processor and high-end graphics card, offers better frame rates and graphics quality. However, it's heavier and thicker, making it less ideal for carrying around. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while slightly less capable for high-end gaming, has a higher resolution screen with a more productivity-friendly aspect ratio, and it's generally lighter and slimmer, offering added portability and comfort for everyday use or for professionals on the go. The IdeaPad also has the advantage of being less expensive, making it a more economical choice for users with moderate performance needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Pro 5i is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15's display offers solid resolution and brightness, which provide clear and vibrant visuals for general tasks and detailed work in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate hampers the smooth visual experience typically desired for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i shines with superior brightness and clarity, making it excellent for everyday use and professional design work that requires high color accuracy, but like the ASUS, its screen falls short for gaming and 3D content due to a less optimal refresh rate. Both laptops, while capable in handling general and engineering tasks with their quality displays, would not be the best fit for gamers or professionals in 3D fields who prioritize fluid motion and rapid screen updates over other display attributes.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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.
Cost
$2,059
$950
$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 Pro 5i costs $950.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a solid CPU and ample RAM, which is essential for smooth performance in general use; additionally, its larger battery and dedicated graphics card might appeal to users wanting more power and longer unplugged usage. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, with its high-quality screen and lighter weight, offers better portability and a superior visual experience, making it a compelling option for those who prioritize display and ease of transport over longer battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and offers ample storage for engineering tasks, while its AMD Ryzen CPU and significant RAM are well-matched for demanding design software, making it a strong contender for both engineering and gaming users.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i 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."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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