ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
49.3Performance54.1
55Display39.9
86.7Battery73.3
42.5Portability35.7
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)0 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and battery (+13). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 A16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 36
- 22% higher charging: 280 W vs 230 W
- 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 49
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,856Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,201Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+22% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg+4% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm+12% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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