ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH). 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 A17 (FA706IH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

fast 120Hz refresh rate

reasonable price point

heavy build

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good battery life

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

limited color options

noisy under load

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.92 cm x 26.94 cm x 2.6 cm 35.6 cm x 25.35 cm x 1.75 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Brushed metal Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Bonfire black Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 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
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.6 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11.6 hours
Web browsing: up to 7.8 hours
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AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.7 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
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 - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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 Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.242 W/kg (body), 0.242 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number AU073R -
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