ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

affordable price point

fast refresh rate display

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IHR) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HN019W IIL 20SL
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