Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) 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 X390 (20Q0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

compact and portable

strong security features

impressive battery life

responsive keyboard

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

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 X390 (20Q0) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black Bonfire black | Fortress grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 47.3% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
RAM (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) 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 X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 X390 (20Q0) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) 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 -
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 - 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Model Number - BQ027T
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