ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7). 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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.77 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Sandstorm Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - 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 A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features AMD Smart Shift Technology -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports 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 A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans 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
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 N4036W -
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