The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is a solid choice if you're looking for a laptop that can handle intensive gaming with its dedicated AMD GPU. It's a bit heavier and bulkier, making it less ideal if portability is a key concern, and it has a larger screen which might be a plus for gaming and multimedia consumption but can affect battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, on the other hand, offers a balance between performance and portability with a lighter and thinner design, making it suitable for general use and carrying around. However, while it has a good processor and a capable NVIDIA GPU, it may not perform as well as the ASUS in demanding games or 3D tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.7/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 have panels with solid resolution and brightness, providing crisp visuals and good visibility under various lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops offer a wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for professionals in these fields. However, their screens don't have the high refresh rates preferred for smooth visuals in Gaming and 3D applications, rendering them less ideal for those specific tasks.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$838
$1,200
$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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 stands out for engineering and design due to its AMD RX 7600S GPU and high refresh rate screen, which are beneficial for graphics-intensive tasks, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14's higher screen resolution and lighter weight make it a more portable option with better display detail for precise design work. However, the ASUS offers a gaming laptop appearance and hardware ray tracing, suggesting better graphics performance, and the Lenovo includes more premium features like a fingerprint reader and facial recognition, enhancing convenience and security for professional use.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.3/10
7.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Battery
12.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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