Choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i depends on your priorities. The ASUS is less expensive and comes with a dedicated number pad, making it suited for gaming and general use applications that benefit from a larger display and higher performance. It has a longer battery life but is heavier, which may limit its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo is more portable and offers a higher quality keyboard and screen with better colors and touch capability. It's more expensive but it excels for engineering work, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks due to a high-resolution mini LED screen and powerful internals, including a better graphics card. If you need a portable device with a top-tier screen and can invest more, the Lenovo is an excellent choice. However, for enhanced gaming performance and value for money, the ASUS fits the bill. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is considered very good for general use because it has double the storage capacity and RAM of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, a higher resolution Mini LED touchscreen for better screen quality, and it is lighter and thinner which enhances portability, despite its shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is excellent for engineering and design use due to its higher RAM capacity, a more powerful CPU, and superior GPU, which are very important for demanding tasks; moreover, it boasts a higher-resolution Mini LED screen which is key for detail-oriented work. While the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers robust components for engineering and design tasks, it doesn't match the Lenovo's top-tier specs and screen quality, although its stronger battery and additional ports could make it a more versatile choice for some users.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is 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
8.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
9.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers a balance between resolution and brightness, suitable for general computing and detail-oriented tasks like engineering but lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth 3D graphics and fast-paced gaming. Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, with its high-resolution display and superior brightness, excels in providing sharp and vibrant visuals for both regular use and precision-required engineering work, but like the ASUS, falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. While both laptops render colors faithfully for professional design with wide color gamuts, gamers and 3D artists may find the slower screen response less ideal for their needs.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good portability, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$838
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for gaming and AI.
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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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