ASUS TUF 16″ vs Lenovo LOQ 15″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo LOQ 15″ is a better laptop for gaming though TUF gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance TUF has a lot better performing processor. LOQ has more memory.
- TUF has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in LOQ.
- TUF has a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
- LOQ is thinner and smaller in size.
- LOQ has a bigger SSD.
ASUS TUF 16″
Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare specifications
| ASUS TUF 16″ | Lenovo LOQ 15″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS | AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 4050 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg) | 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 9.88 x 1.05 inches | 14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86 inches |
| (35.41 x 25.1 x 2.67 cm) | (35.99 x 25.88 x 2.18 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 9, 2026 | November 13, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,249.99 | $1,399.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,249.99 | $1,399.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 15 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS TUF 16″
Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare ASUS TUF 16″ / Lenovo LOQ 15″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS TUF 16″ summary
ASUS TUF is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 video card that is passable for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD processor, but enough RAM for its price. WUXGA resolution is fine for the 16″ 144 Hz IPS screen. The 500gb SSD storage is less than average. It is quite hefty at 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg).
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Laptop 16" WUXGA IPS 144Hz AMD 6-core Ryzen 7 7445HS 16GB RAM 512GB SSD GeForce RTX 4050 (Up to 194 AI Tops) RGB Backlit USB4 Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation Win11Pro ICP Acc
16GB RAM | 512GB SSD.
Equipped With The Most Powerful and Fast AMD 6-core Ryzen 7 7445HS Processor.
16" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS Anti-glare 144Hz, Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB Graphic
2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2, 1 x USB-C USB4, 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 x RJ45 Ethernet Port
Windows 11 Professional, 1-zone RGB Backlit KBD, Dolby, 2-way AI Noise Cancelation, Hi-Res, Wi-Fi 6, HD Webcam, Auth USB-C Hub
ASIN: B0G34NVQXC
Lenovo LOQ 15″ summary
Lenovo LOQ is a fair value Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 video card which is decent for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD CPU, but a good amount of RAM for its price. Full HD resolution is fine for the 15-inch 144 Hz IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay. It is quite hefty at 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg).
Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop, GeForce RTX 4050, AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor | 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home
【Processor】 AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor (4 Cores, 8 Threads, 8 MB L3 Cache, 2 MB L2 Cache, 3.2 GHz Base Frequency, Up to 4.2 GHz Max Turbo Frequency).
【Graphics】NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6.
【Display】 15.6 inch Non-Touch Display, 144Hz, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 300 nits, G-SYNC.
【RAM and Storage】 Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM. Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD.
【Tech Specs】 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x headphone/microphone combo jack, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Windows 11 Home, 64-bit, English. White Backlight Keyboard.
ASIN: B0FR6CWGJB