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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you prioritize higher resolution and a larger screen for more immersive gaming or creative work, Lenovo Legion 7, with a 16-inch display and a higher resolution, may suit you better. However, if battery life and portability are more important to you, ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a smaller, more manageable size and is lighter, making it easier to carry around. Additionally, the ASUS has a slightly newer CPU and GPU combination, potentially offering better performance for the latest gaming titles or demanding tasks. The choice between the two may depend significantly on whether you value visual experience and screen size over portability and the latest hardware. 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 Legion 7
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15's screen offers enough resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and its color accuracy is suited for engineering and design, but its refresh rate falls short for fast-paced gaming or smooth 3D rendering. The Lenovo Legion 7, on the other hand, provides higher resolution and brightness, making it excellent for both general use and color-critical work in engineering and design, although like the ASUS, it doesn't deliver the high refresh rate gamers and 3D artists look for. When choosing, consider if color precision and image clarity outweigh the need for fluid motion in your specific usage.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 suits general use by offering solid CPU performance, enough RAM for multitasking, and an IPS screen that's clear, though not the brightest or most color-accurate, complemented by satisfactory portability and battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7, with a similar CPU and RAM setup, stands out with a higher-resolution and brighter screen with better color coverage, but trades off a bit on battery life and is less lightweight compared to the ASUS, which may affect ease of carrying around.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with the Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Legion 7, on the other hand, boasts a Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and an even higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, promising smoother visuals during intense gaming sessions.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both well-suited for engineering and design because they come with powerful CPUs, high-capacity RAM, and dedicated GPUs which are essential for demanding software used in these fields. While the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 provides a balance between performance and portability, the Lenovo Legion 7 offers a higher screen resolution and quality, along with an excellent keyboard, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.0
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 7 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo Legion 7 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
5.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 6.5 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 | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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