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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, consider that while both have similar price points and are equipped with the same graphics cards, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers a higher resolution screen with a bigger aspect ratio and a higher refresh rate, making it more suitable for an immersive gaming and multimedia experience. Additionally, the Legion is slightly heavier, reflecting its larger screen size. It’s important to note that both laptops are designed with gaming in mind, so they have robust processors and ample memory. However, the ASUS has a marginally better battery life and is a bit lighter, making it more suitable for mobility. Ultimately, if you prioritize display quality and can handle a heavier laptop, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is the better choice, otherwise, for slightly improved portability and battery life, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 could be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15's display offers vibrant colors and crisp images due to its resolution and panel type, making it suitable for everyday tasks and visual clarity in engineering applications; however, the screen falls short for gaming as it lacks the high refresh rate that gamers seek for smooth visuals. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 shines in both general use and engineering design with its higher brightness, resolution, and wider color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation, but like the ASUS, it doesn't meet the high refresh rate demands for 3D gaming. Both laptops offer quality displays, but neither is optimized for the fast-paced visual requirements of gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
11.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
$1,140
$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 Legion Pro 5 costs $1,140.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a sizable battery, a quality IPS screen, and a robust CPU and GPU combo for solid everyday performance, with the added benefits of portability and longer battery life making it convenient for general use. The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, while less portable and having shorter battery life, delivers higher resolution, superior screen color quality, and better thermal management, ensuring an exceptional visual experience and comfort during extended use for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 edges out in gaming and 3D due to its higher screen refresh rate and superior screen resolution, which provide smoother and more detailed visuals crucial for these applications, despite both laptops having the same powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU. While the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 also has a capable GPU for high-performance tasks, its lower screen refresh rate and resolution mean it may not deliver the same level of gaming and visual detail as the Legion Pro 5.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a robust CPU suited for demanding engineering software, and its GPU is capable for design work, alongside a reasonably good screen; however, it excels in portability with lighter weight and better battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a superior screen resolution and quality, enhancing the visual experience for design tasks, but trades off with less portability due to its heavier build and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.0
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
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 Legion Pro 5 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,059 | $1,140 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"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."
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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