ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
50Performance45.3
87.6Graphicschip56
44.1Displayspec-based29.8
73.3Batteryspec-based84
39.8Portabilityspec-based82.2
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA6085 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 scores 56.5 against 56.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 45
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 56
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
- 68% higher Web browsing endurance: 21.9 h vs 13 h
- 48% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 25.7 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync (100% sRGB) | IPS (WUXGA, multi-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 480 nits | 500 nits+4% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,673Bottom 35% | 2,722+2%Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,299+21%Bottom 48% | 11,036Bottom 20% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 21.9 h+68% |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.14 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 25.7 mm | 17.9 mm+30% |
| Material | Plastic body with aluminum lid | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, one with G-SYNC and power delivery), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) FA608 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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