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Updated March 14, 2024·

If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks like video editing, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, being a gaming laptop, will offer stronger performance and better graphics capabilities, but it is heavier and may not have as long battery life as the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x. The ThinkBook is more suitable for general business use, offers greater portability due to its lighter weight, and typically offers longer battery life, making it a better option for those who value mobility and need a laptop primarily for work or everyday tasks. Consider your primary use and whether portability or performance is more important for your needs. 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 ThinkBook 13x
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.0
TUF Gaming F15
ThinkBook 13x
6.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.

Software Development

7.3
TUF Gaming F15
ThinkBook 13x
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.9
TUF Gaming F15
ThinkBook 13x
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

5.0 Hours
TUF Gaming F15
ThinkBook 13x
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
TUF Gaming F15
ThinkBook 13x
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.6
TUF Gaming F15
ThinkBook 13x
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both good for general use.

Engineering and Design

8.2
TUF Gaming F15
ThinkBook 13x
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.

Content Creation

7.7
TUF Gaming F15
ThinkBook 13x
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.

Build Quality

7.2
TUF Gaming F15
ThinkBook 13x
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,399
TUF Gaming F15
ThinkBook 13x
$1,399
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.

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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS TUF Gaming F15Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
ASUS TUF Gaming F15Lenovo ThinkBook 13x

GENERAL

Price
$1,399
$1,399
Release Date
May 1, 2023January 30, 2024
Overall Dimensions
13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93''11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5''
Weight
4.85 lbs2.7 lbs
Width
13.94"11.6"
Depth
9.88"8.1"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel Core Ultra 5 125H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh74 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"13.5"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802880 x 1920
Refresh Rate
144Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
257 nits500 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/107.6/10
Portability Score
7.1/109.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/108.4/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/108.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
20
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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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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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