The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is tailored for gaming and graphically demanding tasks, with a high-performance CPU and dedicated graphics, making it well suited for intensive engineering, 3D modeling, and machine learning. However, it is heavier and thus less portable, and could be more costly. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is more affordable and offers a lightweight design, which is great for general use and portability, with a higher resolution screen for sharper visuals. Yet, it may not handle heavy gaming or engineering tasks as efficiently, due to its integrated graphics and less powerful processor. Consider your primary needs: if you require advanced computing power and gaming performance, and the price is not your main concern, the ASUS may be the better choice. If you seek something more cost-effective and portable for everyday tasks and business use, the Lenovo might be more suitable. 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
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 ThinkBook 13s 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
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is highly suited for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which excel in performance-demanding tasks, while its high-quality IPS display ensures good screen clarity. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is also a good option for engineering and design as it pairs a capable Intel i7 CPU with integrated Iris Xe graphics, and offers a higher resolution and touchscreen display, but it trades off some performance for better portability and higher screen pixel density.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offer displays with resolutions that are crisp and brightness levels that are comfortable for various lighting conditions, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, professionals look for displays with a wide color gamut to ensure accurate color reproduction; both laptops provide decent coverage of professional color spaces, ensuring that designs and projects look true to life. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the need for a high refresh rate becomes paramount to ensure smooth visuals, and sadly, both the ASUS and Lenovo have lower refresh rates which can make fast-paced scenes appear less fluid, potentially detracting from the immersive experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 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
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, larger screen, and longer battery life which is great for demanding tasks but heavier and less portable; the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers a higher resolution touchscreen, longer battery life, and is lighter, favouring portability and ease of use for on-the-go productivity.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 ThinkBook 13s 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
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 ThinkBook 13s 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."
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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