ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
49.3Performance38.3
55Display26.5
86.7Battery61.1
42.5Portability80.5
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+26). 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 A16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 61
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 45% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.27 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 22.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,600Bottom 6% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.24 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 16.9 mm+24% |
| Material | — | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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