The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful GPU and CPU, which provide superior performance for intensive tasks compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16; however, the Lenovo offers a higher resolution and brighter screen, which may be preferred for detail-oriented design work. While both laptops have similar amounts of RAM, the ASUS has greater storage capacity but the Lenovo excels in portability and has a higher-quality keyboard, which can be important for long working sessions.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offer screens with suitable resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid displays for everyday activities. When it comes to engineering and design, the Lenovo stands out with a higher color accuracy, allowing for precise color work which is crucial in professional design environments. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, neither laptop excels as their refresh rates are lower than ideal, making them less optimal for fast-paced visual content.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$1,440
$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 Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers high performance with its robust CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, along with a quality screen and satisfactory battery life, making it versatile for both general use and gaming, although its larger size and weight reduce portability. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 also boasts a powerful CPU and sufficient RAM, with a higher-resolution touchscreen that delivers vibrant colors and sharp images, and it's lighter and thinner for easier portability, but has a shorter battery life which could limit usage time away from power sources. Both laptops have quality keyboards and manage heat and noise well, enhancing user experience.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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