Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC). 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 Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

modest performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

few connectivity options

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade design

efficient cooling system

fast 144Hz refresh rate

good value for money

average battery life

heavyweight build

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.09 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Brushed metal
Colour Platinum grey | Flame orange | Ice blue Graphite black | Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
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 - 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
CPU AMD A4 9120e / 1.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R3 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST-05 (Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1-14AST) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Repairability Index - 6 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 05 81VS HN042W
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