The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, being less expensive, is a solid choice for budget-conscious customers who need satisfactory performance for a range of tasks including gaming. However, the Lenovo Legion 9i, although more costly, generally offers superior performance, higher build quality, and potentially better customer support. The Lenovo Legion 9i may also provide a better display and audio experience, which could be important for users prioritizing multimedia consumption and gaming. Keep in mind as well, that higher performance often means shorter battery life and less portability. If portability is a concern, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 tends to be heavier and bulkier, which could be a downside for those who travel frequently or have long commutes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in general use over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 primarily because of its higher RAM capacity and superior screen quality, including a higher resolution and better color accuracy. Although both have ample storage and powerful CPUs, the Lenovo offers better portability and longer battery life, making it a more well-rounded choice for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
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 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which offers solid gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo Legion 9i boasts a superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, providing even better gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with a robust CPU, substantial RAM, and a competent GPU, offers high performance for engineering tasks, while its screen quality is suitable for design work. The Lenovo Legion 9i steps up with an even stronger CPU and GPU, more RAM for complex projects, and a superior screen, though it's less portable and may have a louder operating noise compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 9i is somewhat better.
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
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
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
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering laptops for general use, the Lenovo Legion 9i offers a sharper image and better viewing angles due to its higher resolution and superior panel technology, making documents and media crisper and colors more accurate, complemented by an optimal brightness level for viewing in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo excels with a wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color representation for professional photo editing and graphics work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are key, both laptops fall short as their lower refresh rates may not provide the smooth motion clarity sought by avid gamers or professionals working with high-frame-rate content.
Battery
11.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$2,059
$3,420
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
"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 Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next 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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