ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Off black Silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.75 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features AMD Smart Shift Technology -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number N3083W -
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