ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
68Performance38.8
55Display38.4
50.7Battery60
38.2Portability75.8
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and display (+17). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 39
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 131% higher charging: 150 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 38
- 48% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 30% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 63 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (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 (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 70 Wh+11% |
| Charging | 150 W+131% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.53 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 13.9 mm+48% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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