Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

comfortable keyboard

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity ports

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) 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

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

no Thunderbolt support

mediocre color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
73 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.27 cm x 23.05 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey | Abyss blue Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache L3 - 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 1.084 W/kg (body), 1.084 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 7 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14API 81NB HN113W
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