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Updated March 22, 2024·
When considering the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, reflect on what you prioritize. The ASUS offers superior graphics and processing power suitable for gaming, demanding engineering software, and creative tasks but is heavier, which could limit its portability. The ThinkPad, on the other hand, is more compact and lightweight, making it ideal for on-the-go use and general productivity tasks, but it won't handle intensive applications as well as the ASUS. Battery life also typically favors less powerful, more efficient machines like the ThinkPad, especially if you're away from power outlets for extended periods. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its powerful CPU and high-quality screen, excels in handling demanding applications and vibrant displays for gaming or video editing but may trade off in battery life and portability due to its gaming-centric design. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offers a balance with efficient performance suitable for a variety of tasks, longer battery life, and a more portable design, making it a favored option for general use and productivity on the go.
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its superior GPU and high screen refresh rate, offers a more immersive and fluid gaming experience, making it well-suited for demanding 3D tasks and gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the ASUS's performance in gaming due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, though it's still capable of handling less intensive games and 3D applications.
Software Development
7.3
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
6.9
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offer screens with satisfactory resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant display suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. For engineering and design professionals, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 stands out with its superior color accuracy and wider color gamut, which are crucial for tasks that demand color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's screen falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is essential for smooth and responsive visuals in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$948
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $948.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, equipped with a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU, excels in demanding engineering tasks and design work, while its superior screen enhances visual clarity; it may, however, be heavier and louder under load. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while still capable with good CPU and RAM, has a less powerful GPU and may feature a less vibrant screen, but gains points for its portability and renowned durable keyboard, which is gentler on the ears during operation.
Content Creation
7.7
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X13 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $948 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 11.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 257 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"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."
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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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