Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

simple user interface

mediocre battery life

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

limited port selection

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Granite black IMR Bonfire black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 1 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value - 0.652 W/kg (body), 0.652 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15AST 81N3 HX200T
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