Lenovo LOQ 15 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
Intel Core i7-14700HX against Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 15.6-inch vs 16-inch screens, 2.4 vs 2.2 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | LOQ 15 (2025) | TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | ₹1,24,990 (Core i5-13450HX, RTX 5050) / ₹1,44,990 (Core i7-14650HX, RTX 5070, 1TB) |
| Announced | April 2025 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro optional) | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro / No OS |
| Model Numbers | LOQ 15IRX10 (machine type 83JE, Intel), LOQ 15AHP10 (83JG, AMD) | FX608 (FX608JH, FX608JHR, FX608JHI, FX608JM, FX608JMR, FX608JMI, FX608JP, FX608JPR, FX608LM, FX608LP) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 359.86 x 258.7 x 23.9 mm | 354 x 269 x 17.9 to 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm (21.9 mm at the front) | 27.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Body Material | Painted PC-ABS | Not published by ASUS |
| Lid Material | PC-ABS | Aluminium |
| Military Grade | Not published by Lenovo | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colours | Luna Grey | Jaeger Gray, Mecha Gray |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.6-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi); 2560 x 1440 (188 ppi) on some Intel models outside India | 1920 x 1200 (FHD+, 16:10) / 2560 x 1600 (2.5K, 16:10) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS-level |
| Anti-Glare | Yes | Yes (low-reflection on some SKUs) |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz (165 Hz on WQHD) | 144 Hz / 165 Hz / 300 Hz (2.5K, 240 Hz default outside Ultimate GPU mode), G-Sync |
| Brightness | 300 nits (350 nits on WQHD) | Up to 500 nits (2.5K 300 Hz panel) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB / 100% DCI-P3 (2.5K 300 Hz panel) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i5-13450HX, i7-13645HX, i7-13650HX, i7-13700HX, i7-14650HX, i7-14700HX (15IRX10); AMD Ryzen 5 220, Ryzen 7 250 (15AHP10) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX / Core Ultra 7 255HX / Core i9-14900HX / Core i7-14650HX / Core i5-14450HX / Core i7-13700HX / Core i7-13650HX / Core i5-13450HX |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i7-14700HX, 20-core CPU (8P + 12E), 28 threads, up to 5.5 GHz, 33 MB cache | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 36 MB cache |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 (100W) / RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 (100W); RTX 5070 (115W) in some markets | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 / RTX 5060 / RTX 5070 (8 GB GDDR7), up to 115 W (100 W + 15 W), MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus |
| NPU | None on Intel models (Lenovo LA1 AI chip); AMD Ryzen AI NPU up to 16 TOPS on Ryzen 7 250 | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS (Core Ultra models) |
| RAM Options | 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB | 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-4800 or DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 SODIMM | 2 x SO-DIMM |
| Storage Options | 512 GB / 1 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 60 Wh or 80 Wh | 90 Wh (70 Wh on some SKUs) |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours local 1080p video playback (80 Wh Intel model; up to 12 hours on AMD 80 Wh) | No info |
| Charger | 170W or 245W slim tip adapter | 200 W or 280 W adapter, USB-C power delivery supported (100 W) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | None | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, G-Sync) |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 65 to 100W, DisplayPort 1.4) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD) |
| USB-A | 3x USB-A 5Gbps | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Charging Port | DC-in (slim tip) | Not published by ASUS |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) | Wi-Fi 6E (triple band, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 (Intel), 5.3 (AMD) | Bluetooth 5.4 (5.2 on some SKUs) |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 5 MP (720p on some models) | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Not published by Lenovo | Some SKUs (Windows Hello) |
| Privacy Shutter | E-shutter | Not published by ASUS |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Not published by Lenovo | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2W | Not published by ASUS |
| Microphones | Dual-array | Array mic, AI noise cancelling |
| Audio Tuning | Nahimic Audio | Hi-Res (headphone) |
| Keyboard Backlight | White or 24-zone RGB | 1-zone RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Not published by ASUS |
| Key Travel | 1.5 mm | Not published by ASUS |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM |
| Notable Features | Lenovo LA1 AI chip, Rapid Charge Pro (50% in 30 min), DLSS 4 capable RTX 50 GPUs, upgradeable SODIMM RAM | MIL-STD-810H durability, MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, 180-degree hinge, user-upgradeable RAM and dual M.2 slots |