ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

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Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6). 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 A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

modest graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Sandstorm Platinum grey | Granite black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - TN
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features AMD Smart Shift Technology -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Included Accessories Power adapter Wall mount power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Carbon Footprint - 293 kg carbon emissions
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number N4036W -
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