ASUS TUF Gaming 14" FA401WV-WB94 Black 2024
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming 14" FA401WV-WB94 Black 2024
The ASUS TUF Gaming 14 laptop receives positive feedback for its excellent display and sleek design, with good overall performance. However, some users note that the processor and speakers could be better. Verified buyers are satisfied, finding it meets expectations well.
Pros
- Excellent display quality
- Sleek design
- Good overall performance
- Meets expectations
Cons
- Processor could be better
- Speakers could be improved
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Users mostly praise the Lenovo Legion 5i for its excellent OLED display, smooth performance, and competitive price. The Intel Core Ultra processor paired with an RTX 5060 (or 5070) handles games and heavy workloads well. However, several reviewers note poor battery life (around 2 hours on Quiet mode), WiFi connectivity issues, and the need to keep GPU mode enabled for sustained performance. Overall, it's considered a solid gaming laptop for the price, with caveats about battery and software quirks.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Smooth performance with Intel Core Ultra and RTX 5060/5070
- Competitive price
- High quality build
- Runs demanding software (games, SolidWorks) well
Cons
- Poor battery life (around 2 hours)
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Requires GPU mode for sustained performance
- Software quirks (taskbar icons disappear)
- Bulky included charger
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 14" FA401WV-WB94 | Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.63 kg | 2.00 kg★ |
| Battery | 73 Wh | 80 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 14" FA401WV-WB94 Black 2024
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.