2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) vs. 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) Pros
Reasons that 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) is better than 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) weighed 4.8 pounds, 6% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Weight | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
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Pound | 4.8 lbs. | 5.07 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.18 kg | 2.30 kg |
2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better than 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
AMD Ryzen 9-4900H inside 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a 5% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7-4800H inside 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has more ports and slots count than the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD). It has nine versus seven amount of ports and slots on the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD).
Ports | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | No | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x3 |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
Total | 7 | 9 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced in April 2020 | - |
Pricing | Starting at $869.99 | - |
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Exterior | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
Dimensions | 14.13" x 9.83" x 0.98" / 359mm x 249.6mm x 24.9mm | 14.16” x 10.07” x 0.89 ~ 0.98” (359.8 x 256 x 22.8 ~ 24.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.8lbs / 2.2kg | 2.3 kg |
Colors | Onyx Black |
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Display | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
Left (6)
Right (1)
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Right (2)
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Internal Specs | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| Up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion. |
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Storage |
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Connectivity | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 802.11AC (2 x 2)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/a/n/ac. | Integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac (2x2)) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
Size | 45Wh Integrated Li-Polymer batterySupports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 80% in 1hr). |
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Battery Life | Up to 6.7 hours supports Rapid Charge |
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Power Supply | 135W AC power adapterLenovo proprietary 3-pin AC adapter. |
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Software | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
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Built-in Apps |
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Camera & Audio | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
Camera | Front-facing camera with Privacy Shutter Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps. | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
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Misc | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
Security | Security Chip
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In the box |
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Warranty | 1 Year Depot or Carry-in | - |
Key Features | 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
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Comparison Summary
Lenovo has released the IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD), a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7-4800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti with 4GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch TUF Gaming A15 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-4900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.40 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6.
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Both 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) and 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) weighs 4.8 lbs. about 5% lighter than the 5.07 lbs. 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15. Moreover, measured at 14.13” x 9.83” x 0.98”, the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) is considerably bulkier than the 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 at 14.16” x 10.07” x 0.89”.
There are a toal number of 7 ports and slots available on 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD). That includes a USB-C port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a headphone jack, and a power port. With that said, it has two ports and slots fewer than the 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 that has a USB-C port, three USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a headphone jack, a power port, and a lock slot.
Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD) supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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