Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS). 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

moderate battery life

noisy under load

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 E15 Gen 4 (21ED) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) -
Colour Black Sandstorm
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman-branded Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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Model Number - N4036W
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