ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) vs Lenovo Legion 5i
Both are good choices with different strengths. The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is lighter, is more compact and has more storage, while the Lenovo Legion 5i has a bigger screen, has an OLED screen and has more accurate colour.
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Key differences
- Weight ASUS TUF Gaming A14 wins
The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is 0.4 kg lighter: 1.46 kg against 1.9 kg.
- Screen size Depends on you
The Lenovo Legion 5i has the bigger screen (15.1" against 14"), while the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is more compact.
- Storage ASUS TUF Gaming A14 wins
The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen Lenovo Legion 5i wins
The Lenovo Legion 5i has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the ASUS TUF Gaming A14's LCD.
- Colour Lenovo Legion 5i wins
The Lenovo Legion 5i's screen shows a wider range of colour (100% DCI-P3 against 100% sRGB), so photos and films look richer and truer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 if…
- You'll carry it every day: at 1.46 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
- You want something compact for small bags and train tables: it has a 14-inch screen.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
Choose the Lenovo Legion 5i if…
- You want more room to work: its 15.1-inch screen fits two windows side by side.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% DCI-P3.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS TUF Gaming A14 leads on battery and weight, while the Lenovo Legion 5i leads on the screen. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 has more storage, while the Lenovo Legion 5i can be upgraded.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | 105 W | 115 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-7500 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Screen
The Lenovo Legion 5i is ahead on the screen.
The Lenovo Legion 5i has the bigger screen (15.1" against 14"), while the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is more compact. The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is more compact, while the Lenovo Legion 5i has a bigger screen, has an OLED screen and has more accurate colour.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | — |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | — | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600, Dolby Vision |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is lighter and is slimmer, while the Lenovo Legion 5i has a bigger battery.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 9 hours |
| Battery capacity | 73 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Charger | 200 W | 245 W |
| Charges via | 200 W rectangular barrel adapter; USB-C power delivery (USB4 port) | Slim-tip (rectangle) barrel; USB-C PD also charges |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 min | 0-30% in 10 min, 0-70% in 30 min, 0-100% in 80 min |
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 311 x 227 x 16.9-19.9 mm | 344.9 x 255.35 x 19.95-21.54 mm |
| Materials | aluminium lid, aluminium underside | Aluminium (top), PC-ABS + 15% Talc (bottom) |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 180-degree lay-flat | — |
| Colour | Jaeger Gray | Eclipse Black |
| Colours available | — | Eclipse Black |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo Legion 5i is ahead on ports and wireless.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader, while the Lenovo Legion 5i has USB-A and Ethernet and has Wi-Fi 7.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort, G-SYNC; no power delivery listed), 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery - charges), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x microSD (UHS-II), 1x 3.5 mm combo audio | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps; 1 always-on), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, charging USB PD 95-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Ethernet RJ-45, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 40Gbps | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| Card reader | microSD (UHS-II) | None |
| Ethernet | None | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo Legion 5i is ahead on extras.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 has Copilot+ AI features, while the Lenovo Legion 5i has a number pad and has a sharper webcam.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP |
| Webcam privacy | — | E-shutter (electronic kill switch) |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | backlit chiclet, 1.7 mm travel, Copilot key, 4 hotkeys | 24-zone RGB backlight, 1.6 mm key travel, numeric keypad, Copilot key |
| Login | Face | — |
| Number pad | No | Yes |
| Touchpad | glass-topped, 16:10, 240 Hz report rate | Buttonless Mylar multi-touch, 75 x 120 mm, Precision |
| Speakers | 2-speaker system, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio (headphones) | 2x 2 W, HARMAN, Nahimic Audio |
| Microphones | array microphone with AI noise cancelation | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM, Secured-core PC (Level 3), BIOS administrator and user password | Firmware TPM 2.0, E-shutter, BIOS power-on/supervisor/HDD passwords, Self-healing BIOS |
Software and model
The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo Legion 5i doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Update promise | — | None |
| Model number | FA401GM-RG005W | 83LY000LUS |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |