ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

fast 144Hz display

reasonable price point

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Fortress grey Granite black IMR
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IU) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HN255T 14IWL 81MU
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