ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
The Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 prioritizes gaming performance with its 144Hz FHD display and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, delivering smooth frame rates for competitive titles. Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 takes a productivity-first approach, offering a larger 2.5K display (2560x1600), superior port selection with Thunderbolt 1, and Intel's more efficient Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores. Battery life favors Lenovo at 11 hours versus ASUS's 10 hours, while the IdeaPad weighs just 1.98kg compared to 2.20kg. Gaming enthusiasts seeking 144Hz refresh rates should choose the ASUS; professionals valuing screen real estate, connectivity, and efficiency will prefer Lenovo's more balanced feature set at $100 less.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- →90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 if…
- →Strong Intel Core Ultra 7 performance at an accessible price
- →2.5K 120Hz IPS display is excellent for the tier
- →Full port suite including SD card and USB-A
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- 90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
- Upgradeable RAM and dual SSD slots
- Quiet under light workloads
Cons
- 1080p FHD display looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- 300-nit brightness is poor for well-lit rooms
- Plastic chassis lacks a premium feel
- No Thunderbolt support
- Fan noise escalates quickly under load
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
Pros
- Strong Intel Core Ultra 7 performance at an accessible price
- 2.5K 120Hz IPS display is excellent for the tier
- Full port suite including SD card and USB-A
- Upgradeable RAM and SSD
- 84 Wh battery supports all-day use
Cons
- Plastic base panel feels less premium
- Display brightness of 350 nits is modest
- No discrete GPU on base model
- Fans audible under sustained workloads
- Heavier than comparable ultrabooks
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Material | Plastic with metal reinforcement | Aluminum lid with plastic base |
| Dimensions | 354.9 x 251.9 x 22.9 mm | 356.2 x 248.2 x 18.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours light use | Up to 11 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 84 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | FHD IPS 144Hz | 2.5K IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core / 16-thread | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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