ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

fast 144Hz refresh rate

good value for money

heavyweight design

modest battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

solid performance

reasonable price

average display quality

heavier design

modest battery life

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Bonfire black Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 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 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.36 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A -
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label USB-C power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number HN138T -
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