If you prioritize gaming performance and are looking for a good balance between price and capabilities, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers solid gaming features and generally costs less than the Lenovo LOQ 15, which might be suitable if you require better 3D rendering and engineering performance due to its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, despite being more expensive. The Lenovo also has a higher quality webcam and keyboard, while the ASUS offers a larger screen and higher battery capacity for longer use. Both are comparable in weight, making them reasonably portable, but neither is exceptionally light. If you often work on the go, battery life will be a crucial consideration, making ASUS a more appealing option, whereas if you're looking for higher processing power for complex tasks, the Lenovo could better meet your needs despite its shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 offer satisfactory resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vivid displays for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. With respect to engineering and design, they both cover good color gamut ranges, which is essential for accurate color representation in professional creative work. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications as their refresh rates are not high enough to provide the smooth visuals that are vital for high-speed action and rendering.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
$1,179
$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 LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is suitable for general use with its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, ample 16GB of RAM, and quality IPS display with higher resolution and refresh rate, making it great for both work and play while also boasting a long battery life and good portability. Similarly, the Lenovo LOQ 15 is also fit for general use, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, the same amount of RAM, and a quality IPS screen, although with a slightly lower resolution; it also offers excellent keyboard quality and is equipped for gaming, but has a shorter battery life and lower portability score compared to the ASUS model.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
7.5/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 boasts a higher screen refresh rate and a powerful AMD GPU, making it ideal for smooth gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 features an Nvidia GPU with hardware ray tracing and DLSS capabilities for detailed graphics and efficient performance in similar tasks. Both laptops are equipped with quality IPS displays and capable AMD CPUs, but the ASUS has a higher screen refresh rate and the Lenovo offers advanced Nvidia graphics features, tailoring to different preferences in gaming and 3D visual experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is favored for engineering and design due to its Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, which contrasts with the ASUS TUF Gaming A16's AMD RX 7600S, generally offering superior performance for design applications. Additionally, the LOQ 15's screen has higher brightness and a higher contrast ratio which is beneficial for design work, although it falls short in battery capacity and portability when compared to the ASUS model.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo LOQ 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
7.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 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 LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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 LOQ 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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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