Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II). 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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

comfortable keyboard

decent display quality

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

fast 144Hz refresh rate

ample storage options

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 39.92 cm x 26.89 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Fortress grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
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) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706II)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.568 W/kg (body), 0.568 W/kg (limb) 0.242 W/kg (body), 0.242 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number IML 20RR AU025T
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