ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) vs Lenovo Legion 7a (Gen 11)
The Lenovo Legion 7a is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, has an OLED screen and has a smoother screen. The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Memory Lenovo Legion 7a wins
The Lenovo Legion 7a has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- OLED screen Lenovo Legion 7a wins
The Lenovo Legion 7a has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16's LCD.
- Smoothness Lenovo Legion 7a wins
The Lenovo Legion 7a's 240 Hz screen is smoother than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16's 144 Hz one, which shows in fast games.
- Weight Lenovo Legion 7a wins
The Lenovo Legion 7a is 0.4 kg lighter: 1.8 kg against 2.2 kg.
- Sharpness Lenovo Legion 7a wins
The Lenovo Legion 7a's screen is sharper: 2.5K against Full HD.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 if…
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (90 Wh).
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
Choose the Lenovo Legion 7a if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You play fast games: its 240 Hz screen keeps motion smooth.
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.4 kg lighter.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo Legion 7a leads on performance, the screen, battery and weight and extras; elsewhere the two are closely matched. 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 A16 can be upgraded, while the Lenovo Legion 7a has more memory.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion 7a (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 55 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Screen
The Lenovo Legion 7a is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has a smoother screen and has a sharper screen, and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion 7a (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | Yes |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a bigger battery, while the Lenovo Legion 7a is lighter and charges over USB-C.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion 7a (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 84 Wh |
| Charger | 280 W | 245 W |
| Charges via | barrel | USB-C (PD 65-140W) and slim-tip barrel |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 354 x 269 x 17.9-27.3 mm | 361.35 x 254.16 x 15.5-16.9 mm |
| Materials | — | Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Colour | Grey | Glacier White |
| Colours available | Grey | Glacier White |
Ports and wireless
The Lenovo Legion 7a is ahead on ports and wireless.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has Ethernet, while the Lenovo Legion 7a has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader and has Wi-Fi 7.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion 7a (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, charging, G-Sync), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x RJ-45 | 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, one always on), 1x USB-C USB4 40Gbps (charging up to 140W PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C USB4 40Gbps (charging up to 100W PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x SD card reader, 1x slim-tip power connector |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | USB4 40Gbps |
| Card reader | — | SD |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 Ethernet | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo Legion 7a is ahead on extras.
It has a number pad and Copilot+ AI features and has a sharper webcam, and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion 7a (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP + IR |
| Webcam privacy | — | E-shutter (electronic privacy shutter) |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | 1-zone RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, Copilot key | 24-zone RGB backlit, UK English, Copilot key |
| Login | Face | Face |
| Number pad | No | Yes |
| Touchpad | touchpad | Buttonless glass multi-touch touchpad, 80 x 135 mm, Precision |
| Speakers | 2-speaker system, Dolby Atmos | 4 stereo speakers, 2W x2 woofers + 2W x2 tweeters, HARMAN, Nahimic Audio, Smart Amp |
| Microphones | array microphone with AI noise cancelling | 2x array |
| Pen | — | No |
| Security | firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user passwords | Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0, E-shutter camera privacy |
Software and model
The Lenovo Legion 7a is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion 7a (Gen 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | FA608PP-TU094W | 83Q80008UK |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |