Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI). 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 T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited display brightness

premium price point

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

efficient cooling system

affordable price point

durable build quality

fast refresh rate display

heavyweight design

average battery life

modest speaker quality

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.226 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Black Mecha grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Anti-glare, WideView, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 780M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 240 Watt, 2 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4/DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - LP013W
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