Lenovo ThinkPad X390 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X390
Lenovo ThinkPad X390

Our Rating: 85 %

ASUS TUF Gaming A15
ASUS TUF Gaming A15

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15. 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 X390 Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Review

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

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

reasonable price point

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X390 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 2.2 kg
Colour - Mecha grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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
LAN (on supplied cable)
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security - Firmware 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 - System password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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