The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is more suitable for gaming and intensive tasks, thanks to its higher-end graphics card and processor, but it's also heavier and larger, affecting its portability. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while less suitable for high-end gaming, offers a lighter and more compact form factor, making it ideal for general use and mobility. The ThinkPad Z13 also has a higher resolution screen with a taller aspect ratio, better suited for productivity tasks. Ultimately, if gaming and performance are priorities and you don't mind the extra weight and cost, go for the ASUS. If portability, everyday work, and a lower price are more important, the Lenovo would be the better choice. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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
9.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 provides superior gaming and 3D performance particularly because of its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a screen with a faster refresh rate of 144Hz. While the CPU and screen quality are also factors, the GPU and refresh rate carry more weight for these activities, giving the ASUS a considerable edge in rendering games and 3D content smoothly.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 stands out for engineering and design because it is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a large, fast-refresh-rate screen, making it suitable for intensive tasks, although it is heavier and less portable. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers a balance of power and portability, with a high-quality screen and excellent keyboard, making it convenient for on-the-go use while still supporting engineering applications, albeit with a less powerful GPU than the ASUS.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offer panels with pleasing resolution and brightness, making them suitable for activities like web browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the importance of accurate color reproduction is met by both laptops which feature displays covering a broad spectrum of color gamuts. However, their lower refresh rates restrict their appeal to avid gamers and 3D artists who seek smoother visuals and better responsiveness in fast-paced graphics-intensive applications.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
$1,000
$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 Z13 costs $1,000.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with a powerful CPU and high RAM, makes multitasking seamless, its larger screen offers good display quality, and the substantial battery life supports extended use, but it's heavier and somewhat less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while also having ample RAM and a capable CPU for efficient general use, boasts a higher-quality screen and is significantly more portable with its lighter weight and smaller form factor, though with a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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