Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS). 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 A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Sandstorm
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
CPU AMD A10 PRO-8730B / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 2 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 23 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (white)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Operating System (OS) FreeDOS Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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-810G tested MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - N4036W
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