For intense gaming or engineering tasks, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a more powerful GPU and CPU, higher screen refresh rate, and better overall performance scores for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. It also offers a gaming laptop appearance, better heat management, and longer battery life, but it is heavier and thicker, which affects portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", on the other hand, is lighter and slimmer, making it more portable, with a touchscreen and higher scores in general use and portability. It's suitable for general use and light engineering work, but it lacks the performance for demanding games and tasks. Both have similar storage capacity and are priced similarly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A16.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.1/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.7/10
6.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers superior engineering and design capabilities with a higher-end CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful dedicated GPU compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which has a lesser CPU and integrated graphics, impacting performance significantly in demanding tasks. Additionally, the ASUS has a higher screen resolution and better color coverage, which is crucial for design accuracy, whereas the Lenovo has a standard screen quality and less color accuracy, making it less suitable for precision work.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
6.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 likely offers vibrant colors and detailed images for general use and engineering tasks due to its superior panel type and resolution, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" provides an acceptable albeit less impressive visual experience due to lower screen specifications, leading to its fair rating. However, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 falls short in gaming and 3D applications because its refresh rate isn't high enough for smooth motion, which is crucial in fast-paced scenarios, despite its better color reproduction. In contrast, the IdeaPad's overall moderate display performance results in a lower quality for both general and specialized tasks, but its limitations are more pronounced in gaming and 3D due to similar refresh rate constraints.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$838
$741
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16, with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, delivers better performance for multitasking and can be beneficial for more demanding general-use applications than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, which offers adequate power for everyday tasks such as web browsing and document editing. While both laptops have quality screens and are portable, the ASUS offers a longer battery life, making it more suitable for users on the go, but it's also heavier than the Lenovo, which might be preferable for those prioritizing lightness.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both 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.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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 A16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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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