The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is generally less expensive than the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro and offers good performance for general use, 3D tasks, and engineering, with a longer battery life. Its display has a lower resolution and pixel density but is quite competent for gaming. The Legion 5 Pro, on the other hand, is more expensive but comes with a higher-resolution display, better graphics performance which is beneficial for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It is slightly heavier and thicker than the ASUS, making it less portable with a notably shorter battery life. Both are equipped with backlit keyboards and sufficient ports for connectivity but the Legion 5 Pro's keyboard is rated higher in quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
8.4/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 outshines the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 in gaming and 3D performance primarily because it boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, compared to the AMD RX 7600S in the ASUS. While both have identical screen refresh rates which are critical for smooth gameplay, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 also has a higher screen resolution, providing sharper image quality alongside the superior GPU.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out for engineering and design use with its higher-resolution screen for improved detail and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card offering superior performance in graphics-intensive tasks, compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 which, while still capable, has a lower screen resolution and an AMD RX 7600S GPU which isn't as powerful. Additionally, the Lenovo has a larger storage capacity, but it is also heavier and has a lesser battery life, making it less portable than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, which could be an important factor for some users.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offer suitable screens with clear resolutions and brightness, but the Lenovo stands out with a slightly better display. For engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo may lead with a wider color range, providing more accurate color representation which is crucial for such precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that demand fluid motion, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, although their resolutions and panel types are adequate for moderate needs.
Battery
12.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$838
$1,140
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,140.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A16 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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 A16 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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