ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
49.3Performance44
55Display38.3
86.7Battery46.7
42.5Portability43.5
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)1 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+17). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 47
- 107% higher charging: 280 W vs 135 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+107% | 135 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 2.1 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm+12% | 25.2 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 720p |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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