ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) vs Lenovo LOQ 15 (2025)
For gaming at a desk, get the LOQ 15. If it also has to last a day of classes or work away from the plug, the TUF Gaming A16.
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025)
A big-battery 16-inch that games well and lasts all day off the plug. Very loud in Turbo.
Lenovo LOQ 15 (2025)
Solid 1080p gaming with an RTX 5060 for a budget price. Pick the build with two memory sticks.
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The LOQ 15's full-power RTX 5060 runs most games above 60 fps at 1080p for less money; pick the build with two memory sticks. The TUF A16 games well too and its 90 Wh battery gave 12–13 hours of light use, against 4–6 for the LOQ, but it's very loud in Turbo and costs more.
- —You need long battery life away from games.
- —You want a 16-inch screen.
- —You'd rather not add a memory stick yourself.
- —You'll mostly game plugged in at a desk.
- —You want the most frames for the least money.
- —You don't mind fitting a second memory stick.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +12–13 hours of light use
- +Full-power graphics
- +Two memory slots and two SSD slots
- −Very loud in Turbo mode; headphones help.
- −The 1920×1200 screen is a bit washed out and reflective.
- −Cheaper versions ending in "I" (FA608UHI, FA608UMI) have a 144 Hz screen and a smaller 70 Wh battery.
- −The number pad makes the keyboard a little cramped.
- +Full-power RTX 5060
- +60–100+ fps in most games at 1080p
- +Easy to add memory and storage
- −Most 16 GB builds have a single memory stick; a matching second stick fixes the stutter.
- −The screen is dim (about 300 nits) and smears a little in fast games.
- −Expect 4–6 hours of light use and about an hour of gaming on battery.
- −The fans are loud in Performance mode.
- −There's no 8 GB-memory version: the "8GB" in listing titles is the graphics card's memory.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Notebookcheck, PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.