The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers better performance especially if you plan on doing intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, but it's more expensive and might be less portable due to its weight and size. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 is more budget-friendly and slightly lighter, making it easier to carry around, but it might not handle demanding tasks as well as the ASUS model. Additionally, the ASUS has a higher battery capacity which could mean longer usage times between charges, a consideration for those who work on the go. 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 portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
7.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 comes with a Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen that refreshes 144 times per second, which makes it great for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher graphical processing power and smooth visual performance. The Lenovo LOQ 15, although similar in screen refresh rate, has a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which may not perform as well as the ASUS's GPU in demanding tasks, but it still offers solid gaming and 3D capabilities.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 provide vibrant displays with adequate resolution and brightness to handle everyday tasks like web browsing, video streaming, and document editing comfortably. In the realm of engineering and design, their commendable coverage of color gamuts ensures that professionals can see accurate colors, which is crucial for tasks requiring precise color work, such as photo editing or CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion and rapid screen updates are essential, their lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid visuals, thus not offering the optimal experience for such fast-paced activities.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
$1,179
$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 LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is well-regarded for general use due to its combination of a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen that offers comfortable brightness and relatively wide color coverage, alongside its large battery contributing to a longer battery life, despite it being slightly less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 shares similar CPU and RAM capabilities for general use, but with a brighter screen and higher-quality keyboard, however, it's held back by a smaller battery which may result in shorter usage times between charges, and it is somewhat heavier which affects portability.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are favored for engineering and design due to their strong CPUs and ample RAM, which handle computational tasks efficiently, and their high-quality GPUs, which are crucial for engineering simulations and design rendering. The ASUS offers more storage and a more powerful GPU, making it better suited for particularly intensive workloads, however, the Lenovo with a brighter screen and quieter operating noise might be more comfortable for extended use, although it has less storage capacity.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 LOQ 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo LOQ 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 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 LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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 LOQ 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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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