ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is the better laptop on paper: it is better for gaming, has more memory and has an OLED screen. The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Gaming Lenovo Legion Pro 5 wins
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is the one for gaming: its RTX 5070 Ti plays the latest games at very high settings, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with its RTX 5070 plays modern games at high settings.
- Memory Lenovo Legion Pro 5 wins
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- OLED screen Lenovo Legion Pro 5 wins
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16's LCD.
- Sharpness Lenovo Legion Pro 5 wins
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5's screen is sharper: 2.5K against Full HD.
- Colour Lenovo Legion Pro 5 wins
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5'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 A16 if…
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (90 Wh).
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 2.2 kg.
- You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 6E gets more out of a modern router.
Choose the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 if…
- You play games: its RTX 5070 Ti plays the latest games at very high settings.
- 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 read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% DCI-P3.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS TUF Gaming A16 leads on battery and weight, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 leads on performance, the screen and extras. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is ahead on performance.
It is better for gaming and has more memory, and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | 115 W | 140 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 13 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| 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 Pro 5 is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has a sharper screen and has more accurate colour, and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 165 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | Yes |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | — | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is ahead on battery and weight.
It has a bigger battery, is a little lighter and is slimmer, and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Charger | 280 W | 300 W |
| Charges via | barrel | barrel (slim-tip rectangular DC-in) |
| Fast charging | — | Super Rapid Charge (no percentage or time stated) |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 354 x 269 x 17.9-27.3 mm | 364.38 x 268.06 x 21.69-25.95 mm |
| Materials | — | Aluminium (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Colour | Grey | Eclipse Black |
| Colours available | Grey | Eclipse Black |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has Wi-Fi 6E, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, always on), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, charging USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, 1x DC power (slim tip) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Card reader | — | None |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 (100/1000M) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is ahead on extras.
It has a number pad 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 Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP with e-shutter |
| Webcam privacy | — | electronic shutter (E-shutter button) |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | 1-zone RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, Copilot key | 24-zone RGB backlit, English (UK), 100% anti-ghosting, 1.6 mm travel, swappable key cap set |
| Login | Face | — |
| Number pad | No | Yes |
| Touchpad | touchpad | Buttonless Mylar surface, multi-touch, Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |
| Speakers | 2-speaker system, Dolby Atmos | 2x 2 W stereo, audio by HARMAN, Nahimic Audio |
| Microphones | array microphone with AI noise cancelling | 2x array |
| Pen | — | No |
| Security | firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user passwords | Firmware TPM 2.0, E-shutter |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | FA608PP-TU094W | 83LU0066UK |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |