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ASUS TUF Gaming A16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9: Comparison
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 series id compared
The first real difference is series id: ASUS TUF Gaming A16 asus-tuf-gaming-a16-fa608-2025 against Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 lenovo-legion-5i-pro-16irx9.
Who each one is for
it is not built for anyone who wants a lighter, more portable 16-inch laptop and buyers chasing the lowest possible price for RTX 5060 performance. It is equally the pick for buyers who want the largest battery in a sub-$1,600 RTX 5060 gaming laptop. It is the wrong buy for users who need Thunderbolt for an external GPU or high-speed dock. Buy the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 for mainstream 1440p gaming with upgrade headroom, though it is the wrong buy for Thunderbolt peripheral users. Our rating of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (7.8/10): A solid, honestly specced entry point into the A16 lineup, held back only by sustained power figures no one has measured yet.
What ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, laptop class, operating system, sustained power source, gpu brand and vram included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 18 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 differ on sku name?
Yes. SKU Name reads FA608UM-NS73 on the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 versus Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9.
Is the RAM Capacity the same on the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9?
It is. Both are listed at 16 GB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- ASUS
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Lenovo
Series
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- TUF Gaming A16
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Legion 5i Pro
Series ID
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- asus-tuf-gaming-a16-fa608-2025
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- lenovo-legion-5i-pro-16irx9
SKU Name
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- FA608UM-NS73
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 (i7-14700HX, RTX 4060, 16GB, 1TB)
Chassis Code
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- FA608
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16IRX9
Region Sold
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- North America
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Global
Laptop Class
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- Gaming
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Gaming
Release Year
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 2025
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2024
Operating System
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- Windows 11 Home
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 2.20 kgBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2.4 kg
CPU Brand
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- AMD
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Intel
CPU Model
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- Ryzen 7 260
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Core i7-14700HX
CPU Cores
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 8
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 20Best
CPU Base Power
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 45 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 55 W
CPU Max Turbo Power
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 54 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 157 W
Sustained Power Source
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- Not Measured
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 240 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 300 WBest
GPU Brand
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- NVIDIA
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 8 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 8 GB
GPU Max Graphics Power
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 115 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 140 W
Graphics Switching
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- MUX Switch
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Advanced Optimus
RAM Capacity
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 16 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- DDR5
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- DDR5
RAM Speed
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 5600 MT/s
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 5600 MT/s
Memory Form Factor
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- SO-DIMM
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- No
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Max RAM Supported
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 64 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 2
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 0
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 0
Storage Slots
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 2
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 1
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- No
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Storage Capacity
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 512 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1000 GBBest
Storage Type
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 16 inches
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 1920 px
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 1200 pxBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1600 px
Refresh Rate
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 165 Hz
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 165 Hz
Panel Type
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- IPS
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- SDR Typical
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Vendor Unstated
sRGB Coverage
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 97 %
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 100 %
Touchscreen
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- No
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Battery Capacity
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- 90 WhBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 80 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- None
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- USB4
WiFi Standard
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- WiFi 6E
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS TUF Gaming A16 if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 8 GB) and the higher refresh rate (165 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Choose Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 | Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| SHI | View on SHI | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid, honestly specced entry point into the A16 lineup, held back only by sustained power figures no one has measured yet.
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The Legion 5i Pro 16 pairs a Core i7-14700HX with a GeForce RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM and 16GB of DDR5.