Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard comfort

good overall performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

pricier than competitors

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Onyx black | Copper Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
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 -
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Harman audio technology Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number 14IKB 81EU HX001W
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