ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate port selection

mediocre display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

pricey base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Bonfire black Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 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% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 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 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number HN246T -
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