ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). 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 A17 (FA706QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

heavy chassis design

mediocre battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate storage capacity

average display quality

limited battery life

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
71 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.48 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Brushed metal Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Eclipse grey Platinum grey IMR
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - 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 - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 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 A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
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 A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (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 A17 (FA706QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IIL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HX001T 15IIL 81W8
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