ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
48.5Performance38.3
41.5Display26.5
64Battery61.1
69.8Portability80.5
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and performance (+10). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 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 A14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 60% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,799 vs 8,600
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 70
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 15% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.46 kg
- 15% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 19.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846+26%Top 39% | 2,250Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799+60%Top 45% | 8,600Bottom 6% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+26% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.24 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 16.9 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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