If you're focused on running high-performance games or applications, such as 3D modeling or video editing, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 with its more powerful graphics and processing capabilities is well-suited for those tasks despite its higher price; however, it's less lightweight, which may not be ideal if you're frequently on the move. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, on the other hand, offers greater portability and is typically more budget-friendly, making it a good fit for general use and business applications, but it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers excellent portability and battery life with a high-quality CPU and RAM configuration that enhances performance for general tasks, also boasting a superior keyboard and screen quality which are very important for daily productivity and prolonged use. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while having comparable CPU and RAM, is optimized for performance with a tradeoff in weight and battery life, and it's equipped to handle gaming or intensive tasks, though it may not match the ThinkPad in terms of screen quality and portability for everyday use.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 comes equipped with a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are critical for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, though having a solid CPU and decent screen quality, doesn't match the ASUS in graphics performance, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications.
Software Development
7.6/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS and Lenovo offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to view. When considering engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are vibrant and accurate, which is vital for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is essential, their lower refresh rates result in less fluid visuals compared to models tailored for high-performance gaming.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
$1,241
$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 T14 costs $1,241.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 packs a high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, making it adept for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling and machine learning, though it's less portable and can be noisier. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a good balance with respectable performance for engineering software, a quality keyboard, and greater portability, but with a less powerful GPU, it's not as optimal for GPU-intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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 T14 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."
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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