ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
45Performance47.5
38.3Display41.6
54.3Battery78.7
44.2Portability75.1
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+31) and battery (+24). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 A15 (2024)
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 44
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+4%Bottom 45% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800+2%Bottom 43% | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+140% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.46 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 16 mm+29% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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