To decide between the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, consider your primary use. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, optimized for gaming, offers robust graphics and processing power, ideal for 3D tasks, gaming, and software that demands high performance; however, it may trade-off battery life and portability for this power. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, often preferred for professional work, particularly in engineering and business, may feature more extensive connectivity options and a build aimed at durability and reliability, potentially at the cost of the higher performance graphics of a gaming-focused laptop. Choose the ASUS for performance in gaming and 3D applications, and the Lenovo for professional stability and features conducive to business environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for gaming and AI
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offer high-resolution displays with good brightness and panel types that provide clear visuals and comfortable viewing, with the ThinkPad notably leading in overall screen fidelity. In engineering and design, the ThinkPad P16's display excels with superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts, essential for professional-grade graphics work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes or complex 3D rendering.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
$1,449
$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 ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 with its adequate screen quality, large storage, and good battery life can handle everyday tasks comfortably, while being relatively portable and quieter, making it good for general use. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, though less portable due to its weight and size, offers exceptional screen quality, powerful CPU, and excellent keyboard, catering well to users who prioritize those features for productivity in general use scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for content creation.
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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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."
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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