The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is the better choice for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software due to its higher performance hardware. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 offers better battery life and is more lightweight, making it ideal for general use and portability. If gaming and high-performance tasks are a priority, and you're okay with a heftier device and shorter battery life, go for the ASUS. For daily productivity tasks, where battery life and ease of carrying are more important, the Lenovo should be your pick. Keep in mind, the ASUS is also typically more expensive, reflecting its better performance capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, is well-suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications, ensuring smoother visuals and better performance. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has less powerful graphics capabilities and a lower screen refresh rate, making it adequate for casual gaming and less intensive 3D tasks, but it may not handle high-end gaming as effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 outperforms in engineering and design use due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and superior Nvidia RTX graphics card compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5's AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15’s screen may be well-received for general use due to a balance of resolution and brightness, but its color range falls short for precision tasks such as engineering and design, and the lower refresh rate hinders the gaming and 3D modeling experience. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5’s display offers adequate clarity and visibility for everyday tasks, but its color accuracy and coverage may not meet the demands of professional design work, and gamers and 3D artists will likely find the refresh rate too sluggish for smooth visuals. Overall, the screen capabilities of both laptops are geared more towards casual or business use rather than specialized applications that require higher color fidelity or faster refresh rates.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$771
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 provides robust performance suitable for both general use and gaming with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a quality screen, but it comes with a heavier build and relatively modest battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is lighter and offers great portability with its slim design and extended battery life, making it favorable for general use, though it has less RAM and a less powerful integrated GPU, which might not be ideal for highly demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 F15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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