Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 1 for Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 (3 tied) — including overall score (6.1/10 vs 5.2/10).
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: our verdict
Legion 5i Gen 11 is built for gamers and creators who demand top-tier performance, sharper graphics, and a stunning 2560 x 1600 OLED display that outclasses most rivals. The 80 W hour battery just doesn’t stretch as far as some competitors.
TUF Gaming A16 is for anyone who needs long battery life above all else, like students or remote workers who spend hours away from an outlet.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Overall Score
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| Overall score | 5.2/10 | 6.1/10 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Build & Design
| Spec |
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| Portability score | 6.1/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 25.7 mm | 19.95 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Gray | White, Black |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 354 x 269 x 17.9-25.7 mm 13.94 x 10.59 x 0.7-1.01 inches | 344 x 244.5 x 18.95-19.95 mm 13.54 x 9.63 x 0.75-0.79 inches |
| Footprint | 952 cm2 (147.6 inches2) | 841 cm2 (130.4 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 13.0 x 8.5 cm | 12.0 x 7.5 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Plastic |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Benchmarks
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| Performance score | 6.2/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 931 | 960 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 109 | 121 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 13288 | 14824 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2651 | 2870 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: CPU
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| CPU threads | 16 | 16 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| CPU cores | 8 | 16 (4P + 12E) |
| CPU base frequency | 3.8 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 16 MB | 18 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 2 nm |
| CPU configurations available | AMD Ryzen 7 260 AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: GPU
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| GPU compute | 14.9 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU type | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon 780M | Intel Xe3 Graphics |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| GPU configurations available | GeForce RTX 5050|GeForce RTX 5060|GeForce RTX 5070|GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile|GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5060 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Memory
| Spec |
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| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM clock speed | 5200 MHz | 5600 MHz |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 2x4 GB | 1x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB|32GB|64GB | 8GB|16GB|32GB|64GB |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Storage
| Spec |
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| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Display
| Spec |
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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| Display score | 5.3/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Display size | 16 in | 15.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 197 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1157:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 59.7% | 100% |
| Response time | 11 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.9% | ~80.7% |
| Side bezels | 4.7 mm | 7.3 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | 180° |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Battery
| Spec |
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| Battery score | 6.8/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Charging speed | 240 W | 245 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Network & Connectivity
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| Connectivity score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 3x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Audio
| Spec |
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| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Speaker loudness | ~79.8 dB | — |
| Speaker power | 2x2W | 2x2W |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: OS & Software
| Spec |
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| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026: Extras & Features
| Spec |
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
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| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1440p QHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608
- Battery score: 6.8/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Display size: 16 in (vs 15.3 in)
- Battery capacity: 90 Wh (vs 80 Wh)
- Dolby Atmos
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026
- Overall score: 6.1/10 (vs 5.2/10)
- Performance score: 6.8/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Portability score: 7.1/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Display score: 7.4/10 (vs 5.3/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 7/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 960 (vs 931)
- Cinebench (single-core): 121 (vs 109)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14824 (vs 13288)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2870 (vs 2651)
- GPU compute: 18.4 TFLOPS (vs 14.9 TFLOPS)
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz (vs 144 Hz)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 197 ppi (vs 142 ppi)
- Charging speed: 245 W (vs 240 W)
- Weight: 1.87 kg (vs 2.2 kg)
- Thickness: 19.95 mm (vs 25.7 mm)
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 or the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026?
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 1 for Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 (3 tied) — including overall score (6.1/10 vs 5.2/10).
Which is cheaper, the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 or the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026?
The Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 costs around $1299, $50 less than the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 at around $1349.
What are the main differences between the Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 and the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.1/10 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 vs 5.2/10); performance score (6.8/10 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 vs 6.2/10); portability score (7.1/10 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 2026 vs 6.1/10).