Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH). 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 ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price segment

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

affordable price point

upgradable storage options

heavyweight design

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Bonfire black | Fortress grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 47.3% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
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 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, bezel label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb) 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - BQ027T
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