Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF). 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 F15 (FX506HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Iron grey Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Input: AI noise cancelling, near-field, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Interfaces USB-C
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, honeycomb design, Self-Cleaning Cooling 2.0
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - HN001W
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