ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
68Performance42.1
55Display26.5
50.7Battery49.3
38.2Portability73.9
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and performance (+26). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 27
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 131% higher charging: 150 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 38
- 37% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 34% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+11% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 150 W+131% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.46 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 16.9 mm+37% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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