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| TUF Gaming A15 FA507UV (2024) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Memory Bandwidth | DDR5-5600 dual channel | LPDDR5X-9523 (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Neural Engine | AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H (8 cores/16 threads, up to 5.2 GHz) or Ryzen 7 8845H/8845HS (8 cores/16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz); NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 up to 140W (115W + 25W Dynamic Boost); RTX 4050 6GB or RTX 4070 8GB options | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 9 January 2024 (CES 2024 launch) | Expected 2026-10 |
| Status | Available | Announced; expected 2026-10 |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits (FHD) | 400 nits |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD); 100% DCI-P3 (QHD) | 45% NTSC |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz (FHD); 165 Hz (QHD) | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (FHD) 16:9; 2560 x 1440 (QHD) option | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA) |
| Size | 15.6-inch | 14 inches |
| Type | IPS-level anti-glare, G-Sync, MUX switch | IPS, optional touch |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €1,099 (Base configuration) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,399.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,299 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,959,000 | ₦1,818,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H or Ryzen 7 8845H/8845HS + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (RTX 4050/4070 on FA507UU/FA507UI) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP); Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Manufacturer | ASUS | Lenovo |
| Model | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507UV (2024) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Pro or no OS on select SKUs) | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Mecha Gray | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey |
| Dimensions | — | Thickness: 17.39 mm |
| Material | Plastic chassis with metal lid (per Notebookcheck) | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Weight | 2.20 kg | From 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (base); up to 32GB or 64GB depending on model | 16GB LPDDR5x-9523 (soldered, not upgradable) |
| Storage | 512GB, 1TB or 2TB | 1TB SSD + spare M.2 2280 slot |
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual band 2x2, Bluetooth 5.3 | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI; Card reader: SD; Audio: 3.5mm jack; Kensington lock slot; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | — | Up to 26 hours local video playback (Lenovo claim) |
| Battery Type | 90 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 240W AC adapter (barrel); 100W USB Type-C charging on select models | 65W USB-C AC adapter, PD 3.0 |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Array microphone with AI noise canceling | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling |
| Speakers | 2-speaker system, Dolby Atmos | 2x 2W speakers |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | FHD |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1-zone RGB | Backlit |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Pro or no OS on select SKUs) | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Security | Microsoft Pluton, BIOS password, Kensington lock slot | Firmware TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader in power button, IR camera for Windows Hello |
| Trackpad | Touchpad | Buttonless Mylar Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |