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General

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Series

TUF Gaming A141Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

Legion 54Maker product pagelenovo.com/hk/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-series/legion-5i-gen-11-15-inch-intel-laptop/len101g0053Read 5 October 2026Maker marketed Legion 5i Gen 11 page, reached through the launch article maker link. Page text is partially rendered in text access, exact specs use fully rendered PSREF.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

FA401EA-DS96, 90NR0PM1-M000M05Retailer pageavadirect.com/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-2026-FA401EA-DS96-14-2-5K-WQXGA-165Hz-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-392-AMD-Radeon-8060S-Graphics-Laptop/Configure/20169060Read 5 October 2026Factory barebone row explicitly FA401EA-DS96, 90NR0PM1-M000M0, Max+ 392, 32 GB onboard LPDDR5X, preinstalled 1 TB Gen4 SSD and Windows Home. Optional retailer SSD/OS customizations are excluded.7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-tuf-a14-w2-5k-165hz-gaming-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-max-392-with-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-jaegar-gray/JJGHGPF8RGRead 5 October 2026

83VK0029HH1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Live exact Model Configurations table rendered in browser. Hong Kong 83VK0029HH factory configuration only. Retailer upgrades to 32 GB RAM or 2 TB storage are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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1992764178001Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 January 20268Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-introduces-upgraded-tuf-gaming-a14-gaming-laptop-modelsRead 7 October 2026Maker January 7, 2026 announcement explicitly names FA401EA with Max+ 392. US retail March remains distinct. FA401GM discrete GPU specifications are excluded.

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Status

Available11Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/709355/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-fa401ea-ds96-14-laptop-computer-jaegar-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact DS96/Max+ 392/32GB/1TB is in stock. Micro Center manufacturer part 90NR0PM1-M002T0 differs from existing AVADirect M000M0, so its UPC is not added or bound to the existing part number.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 10) 15IRX106Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Lenovo-Legion-5-launcht-mit-Nvidia-GeForce-RTX-5070-12GB-und-165Hz-OLED.1338245.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's news article calls the Legion 5 15IAX11 the successor of the older Legion 5 15IRX10.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-5-15IAX11-review-Optimized-for-1440p-gaming.1380978.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review compares the Legion 5 15IAX11 with last year's Legion 5 15IRX10.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US5Retailer pageavadirect.com/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-2026-FA401EA-DS96-14-2-5K-WQXGA-165Hz-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-392-AMD-Radeon-8060S-Graphics-Laptop/Configure/20169060Read 5 October 2026

HK1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Jaeger Gray9Retailer pagexoticpc.com/products/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-fa401ea-ds96Read 7 October 2026Exact factory DS96 technical specifications Color: Jaeger Gray. Maker FA401EA Indonesia product card confirms this maker color name, not a retailer invented shade. Regional memory specification is not copied.10Maker product pageasus.com/id/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 7 October 2026FA401EA product card Jaeger Gray. Used only to confirm maker color spelling for DS96 retailer. Indonesian 8533 RAM and bundle are not imported.

Eclipse Black1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026

Gaming4Maker product pagelenovo.com/hk/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-series/legion-5i-gen-11-15-inch-intel-laptop/len101g0053Read 5 October 2026Producer title identifies an AI-accelerated gaming laptop.

Form factor

Clamshell3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/FA401EA/v2/0409_E26637_FA401K_U_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Clamshell3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/5/9/1/15a8186490d45cc41e5a295ea9f59000445b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Front/base/side views on pages 1-10 show a standard hinged clamshell.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width311Depth227Thickness (min)16.9Thickness (max)19.9mm(12.2 × 8.9 × 0.7 to 0.8 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Published metric 31.1 x 22.7 x 1.69–1.99 cm, converted exactly to mm. Overview 1.69 mm wording is a unit typo and is not used.

Width344Depth244.5Thickness (min)18.95Thickness (max)19.95mm(13.5 × 9.6 × 0.7 to 0.8 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact Dimensions row: 344 x 244.5 x 18.95-19.95 mm. Platform page 5 footnote excludes the bump from height. The size is the published closed chassis profile, not an independently measured maximum including the bump.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.48kg(3.3 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Published laptop metric 1.48 kg, excluding its adapter.

1.93kg(4.3 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Starting at 1.93 kg. Approximate laboratory claim, not exact retail-unit measured weight.

Lid material

Aluminium2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026CNC craftsmanship section explicitly durable aluminum lid.

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Same section explicitly ultra-thin aluminum underside. Keyboard deck material is not inferred.

Plastic1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Max hinge angle

180°2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026CNC design paragraph explicitly states a 180 degree hinge design.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly MIL-STD-810H testing. Named procedures: drops, vibration, humidity and extreme temperatures. Laboratory claim, not every standard procedure or military fitness.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026MIL-STD-810H military test passed. No claim to every procedure.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

15.3in(38.9 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Pixel density

215.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

197.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS-level1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Maker IPS-level wording is preserved without asserting a native IPS subtype.

OLED1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_5_15IAX11/Legion_5_15IAX11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 OLED is self-emissive, without a separate backlight.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

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Glossy1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Touchscreen

No7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-tuf-a14-w2-5k-165hz-gaming-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-max-392-with-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-jaegar-gray/JJGHGPF8RGRead 5 October 2026Exact DS96 specification table explicitly Touch Screen: No.

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	165	Yes

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Built-in native 2560 x 1600 at 165 Hz. FreeSync operation is independently explicit on the model overview. No lower-resolution timing rows inferred.

BLenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1600	165

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Max refresh rate

165Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

165Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

FreeSync2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026

G-SYNC1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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500nits1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact 500 nits typical. Platform panel table explicitly identifies SDR typical.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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1,000nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_5_15IAX11/Legion_5_15IAX11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 HDR peak 1000 nits, SDR typical 500 nits. Window size and duration unstated. This corrects the press launch article 1100-nit claim.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Maker 100% sRGB gamut claim. Coverage/volume measurement method is not supplied.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact Display row: 100% DCI-P3. Measurement method unstated.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR True Black 10001Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact Color Calibration row: X-Rite Factory Color Calibration.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3921Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392, not Max+ 388 or 395. ASUS combined 80 MB cache claim conflicts with AMD 12 MB L2 plus 64 MB L3. The L3-only field uses AMD.

Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Processor brand

AMD4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-392.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	12	3.2	5

Source4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-392.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Max+ 392 processor is 12 Zen 5 cores, all one core classification, with 3.2 GHz base and up to 5 GHz boost. Generic 55 W or 45–120 W chip ratings are not laptop limits.

BLenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	2.9	5.1
Efficiency	12	2.5	4.5

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_5_15IAX11/Legion_5_15IAX11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact 251HX row: six P cores and twelve E cores, separately stated base and max clocks.

CPU cores

12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

18=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

0=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

0=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

241Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

181Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

64MB4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-392.htmlRead 5 October 202664 MB L3 only. Separate 12 MB L2 is not added.

30MB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

4nm4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-392.htmlRead 5 October 2026Compute cores TSMC 4 nm FinFET.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

50TOPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 20264Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-392.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only up to 50 TOPS. Precision not stated by this source. Combined 122 TOPS platform claim is excluded.

13TOPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Overview explicitly one processor combining Zen 5 CPU and integrated Radeon 8060S graphics with unified memory. Optional external XG Mobile does not become an installed GPU.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

GPU

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

GPU brand

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NVIDIA1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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12GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact Graphics row specifies RTX 5070 12 GB GDDR7, distinct from older 8 GB RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti configurations.

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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115W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact Graphics row: 115 W TGP. Dynamic Boost portion is unstated and omitted.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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2,347MHz1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Advanced Optimus2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_5_15IAX11/Legion_5_15IAX11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 only 2560 x 1600 165 Hz OLED row explicitly lists Advanced Optimus.

Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon 8060S4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-392.htmlRead 5 October 2026Radeon 8060S integrated graphics. Unified/shared memory is not dedicated discrete-GPU VRAM.

Intel Graphics2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_5_15IAX11/Legion_5_15IAX11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 251HX Processor Graphics: Intel Graphics.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB5Retailer pageavadirect.com/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-2026-FA401EA-DS96-14-2-5K-WQXGA-165Hz-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-392-AMD-Radeon-8060S-Graphics-Laptop/Configure/20169060Read 5 October 2026Installed factory 32 GB, not maximum or optional 64 GB global memory.7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-tuf-a14-w2-5k-165hz-gaming-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-max-392-with-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-jaegar-gray/JJGHGPF8RGRead 5 October 2026

16GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026LPDDR5X is explicit. Overview 8000 MHz and regional/retailer 8533 wording conflict, so configured memory data rate is omitted.5Retailer pageavadirect.com/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-2026-FA401EA-DS96-14-2-5K-WQXGA-165Hz-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-392-AMD-Radeon-8060S-Graphics-Laptop/Configure/20169060Read 5 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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5,600MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

42Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Unified-memory paragraph explicitly quad-channel memory design. No channel count derived from module or slot count.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered5Retailer pageavadirect.com/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-2026-FA401EA-DS96-14-2-5K-WQXGA-165Hz-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-392-AMD-Radeon-8060S-Graphics-Laptop/Configure/20169060Read 5 October 2026Factory onboard memory, corroborated by non-expandable US configuration reporting.

Slots1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA

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BLenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	1	Yes	16
SO-DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact single 16 GB SODIMM and two physical sockets. Second socket empty. Dual-channel capable does not establish active channels for this single-module configuration.

RAM slots

Not available

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

Not available

1=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026US column maximum 32 GB. The soldered US SKU is not upgradeable. Global overview up to 64 GB is a separate purchase option.

32GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 offering based on current Lenovo tested offerings.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

1TB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact installed 1 TB converted to decimal 1000 GB.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Exact US 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe installed-drive row, corroborated by stock Gen4x4 description. Press Gen5 wording is not inherited.

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Installed SSD row says PCIe 4.0 x4, distinct from PCIe 5.0 slot capability.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	No

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Two M.2 PCIe connectors including the used slot. Overview explicitly names both M.2 2280 NVMe slots and single stock drive. Per-slot maximum generation remains unproved.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Headline dual M.2 2280 NVMe slots. Stock description explicitly one PCIe Gen4x4 SSD, leaving one expansion connector free.

BLenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	5	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026One 2242 PCIe 5.0 x4 socket occupied by documented 2242 SSD, one 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 socket empty. No extra connector is created by alternate drive lengths.

M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Free storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

Maximum slot PCIe generation

Not available

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Not available	1	Left	40	USB4	Yes	100
USB-C	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Yes	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026One USB4 40 Gbps and separate USB-C Gen2 10 Gbps, plus two USB-A Gen2 10 Gbps. USB4 XG Mobile GC34 support is the same physical connector, not an extra socket.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly USB4 Power Delivery 3.0 input 20 V/5 A, equal to 100 W accepted charging input. This is separate from the 200 W main adapter and from USB power output.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/FA401EA/v2/0409_E26637_FA401K_U_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 21–24: right microSD/USB-C 10 Gbps/USB-A. Left rectangular DC/HDMI/USB4 40 Gbps/USB-A/audio. Both C ports explicitly output video, while only USB4 is documented for charging. Cable/adapter wattage does not establish maximum accepted input.

BLenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-C	USB 10Gbps / DisplayPort 2.1	1	Left	10	Not available	Yes	140	15
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / DisplayPort 2.1	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	140	15
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available	Not available	4.5
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	1	Rear	5	Not available	Not available	Not available	4.5
USB-A	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	10
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact port table establishes quantities, outputs and protocols. Rear Always On USB-A data rate is omitted because exact PSREF says 5 Gbps while January user guide specifically claims 10 Gbps for 15IAX11 rear Always On.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_5_15IAX11/Legion_5_15IAX11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 5-6 footnotes [2]/[3] confirm both USB-C ports accept Lenovo proprietary 140 W (20 V x 7 A) with unique Lenovo adapter. Standard USB PD remains 65-100 W. Supplied main adapter is 245 W Slim Tip.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/5/9/1/15a8186490d45cc41e5a295ea9f59000445b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 5/7/8 place USB-C pair and RJ45 left, USB-A and audio right, two USB-A/HDMI/Slim Tip rear. Page 13 confirms both USB-C maximum 140 W proprietary, standard PD 100 W, output 5 V x 3 A. Rear Always On 5/10 Gbps contradiction is intentionally left unknown.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

Not available

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Ports

Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

140W=CalculatedFrom Ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Both published wireless entries say Wi-Fi 6E triple-band. The duplicated Bluetooth 5.4/5.2 alternatives are not bound to DS96, so its Bluetooth version is omitted.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Three supported frequency bands. Availability of 6 GHz depends on country and radio configuration.

Not available

Wi-Fi module

Not available

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

Not available

5.41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact hardware design 5.4, effective version can depend on OS/driver.

Cellular

Not available

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

Not available

English1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Key switches

Not available

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Single colour1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

RGB zones1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/FA401EA/v2/0409_E26637_FA401K_U_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete physical keyboard diagram contains ordinary typing and navigation keys without a dedicated numeric keypad. Keyboard layout may vary by region and is not inferred from US sale.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_5_15IAX11/Legion_5_15IAX11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 keyboard explicitly lists numeric keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.7mm2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly 1.7 mm travel.

1.6mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_5_15IAX11/Legion_5_15IAX11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 keyboard: key travel 1.6 mm.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Touchpad size

Not available

Width120Height75mm(4.7 × 3 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Not available

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FHD IR1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

5.0MP1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Webcam privacy

Not available

Electronic kill switch3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/5/9/1/15a8186490d45cc41e5a295ea9f59000445b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 7 camera switch enables or disables built-in camera. Electronic kill switch, not a physical lens cover.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

21Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer row explicitly two-speaker system. No positive speaker power or microphone count inferred.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

Not available

4W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

Audio by HARMAN, Nahimic Audio1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

212Reviewpcworld.com/article/3104412/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly dual microphone array. Maker array-microphone wording alone was not counted.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

73Wh1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

80Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

200W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Rectangle main adapter 20 V/10 A, rated 200 W. Inclusion is explicitly regional and remains unknown. Optional 100 W USB-C adapter and EU 45–100 W charger requirement are not device input maxima.

245W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Proprietary3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/FA401EA/v2/0409_E26637_FA401K_U_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Rectangular DC connector in the diagram and matching US power-supply row, separate from optional USB-C charging.

Proprietary1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Model battery section advertises 50% in 30 minutes. Test footnote requires proper ASUS adapter, powered off, 20–45°C and ±10% tolerance. This is not a reviewer measurement.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

22Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Cooling section explicitly dual fans. Each has 97 blades, which does not mean 194 fans.

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Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

Not available

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA

Name
Manual
Silent

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026Manual mode and Silent operating mode are explicitly named. The displayed 95 W budget is not explicitly separated into CPU package versus total system power, so no numeric power cell is stored.

BLenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11

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Security

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Fingerprint

Not available

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

TPM

Not available

2.01Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Remote management

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Not available

Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Not available

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

389.2nits14Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026Average display brightness table 389.2 nits. Published method uses Klein K10-A and ChromaSurf at five screen points, averaged. This is not center-point SDR brightness. DCI-P3 82.1 percent is volume according to method, so not coverage.15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 7 October 2026Klein K10-A and ChromaSurf five-point average method. Same page explicitly gamut volume, not coverage.

Not available

Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

Not available

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

Not available

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

Not available

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

Not available

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

Not available

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

Not available

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

Not available

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

Not available

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

17,334points14Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026March 30, 2026 exact Max+ 392/32GB/1TB/2560x1600 165Hz configuration. Geekbench 6 multicore 17334. Maker default profile proved by published Windows testing method, not inferred. Method first published July 24, 2025, last updated September 16, 2026, applies to every Windows laptop. Windows Best Performance is a separate explicit preparation change. BIOS, driver revision and Geekbench minor version unknown. No exception stated for this lab score.15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 7 October 2026HTML NewsArticle datePublished 2025-07-24T05:45:00+00:00 precedes March 30, 2026 review, dateModified 2026-09-16T16:09:14+00:00. Applicable Windows policy starts default manufacturer settings, then Windows Best Performance, display menu default 60/120Hz, dynamic refresh off, updates BIOS/graphics, removes antivirus, keyboard lighting off, reboot and benchmark app alone. No separate OEM profile change listed. Do not claim a named Armoury Crate mode not stated.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

Not available

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

Not available

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

Not available

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2026) FA401EA

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	Tom’s Guide custom battery power plan	9.12
Gaming	150	Tom’s Guide custom battery power plan	1.13
Video playback	250	Not available	9.5

Source13Measurementpcworld.com/article/3104412/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact DS96, Windows 11 Home. About 9.5h full battery test looping 4K Tears of Steel at roughly 250 nits. Power mode, BIOS, refresh and transmitted/file codec unstated. Early iCloud Drive under-four-hour anomalous run and informal 12-hour estimate excluded. Actual approximate result, not manufacturer runtime.14Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-reviewRead 7 October 2026Web browsing 09:07 = 547/60 h. Gaming battery 01:08 = 68/60 h. Published method: Edge cycles web pages on closed Wi-Fi, 150 nits, Bluetooth/location/background apps disabled, custom battery power plan. PCMark 10 gaming battery test under same conditions. Review 32GB model, OS build, BIOS and exact refresh option not individually recorded. Conditions from general published test policy, not invented default battery mode.15Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 7 October 2026Edge closed-Wi-Fi browsing, 150 nits and custom battery plan. Gaming runtime uses PCMark 10 battery test under same conditions. This custom battery mode is distinct from performance prep.

BLenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 11) 15IAX11

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

9.12h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

9.5h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

Not available

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Yes7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-tuf-a14-w2-5k-165hz-gaming-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-max-392-with-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-jaegar-gray/JJGHGPF8RGRead 5 October 2026Exact FA401EA-DS96 product title explicitly Copilot+ PC with Max+ 392, 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD. No inference from the Copilot keyboard key or manufacturer footer navigation.

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Colour certifications

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Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Exact US technical table maker claim. Registry entry not independently verified.

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EPEAT

Silver1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Exact US table states EPEAT Silver. Other markets and tiers are not combined.

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Other certifications

Hi-Res Audio (headphone output)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Hi-Res certification is explicitly for headphone output, not the built-in acoustic speakers.

ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, TÜV Rheinland High Gaming Performance, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

Power adapter16Retailer pagepublicsector.shidirect.com/product/51191382/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-FA401EA-DS96Read 7 October 2026Only confirmed accessory Power adapter stored. Not claimed to be a full count of paperwork, cables or optional retailer freebies.

245 W Slim Tip power adapter (3-pin)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Only exact selected main power adapter retained. Bundled Accessories row says None. Retailer mouse/bag gifts are excluded.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes16Retailer pagepublicsector.shidirect.com/product/51191382/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-FA401EA-DS96Read 7 October 2026Public exact DS96 product table Included Accessories: Power adapter. Original direct HTTP presents challenge, public web result table is readable. Maker says regional inclusion varies, not that this US bundle excludes it. PCWorld exact DS96 independently ships with adapter but mistakenly says 240 W. Existing primary 200 W claim preserved.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact configured SKU Power Adapter row selects 245 W Slim Tip 3-pin, distinct from family No power adapter option.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Retailer pageavadirect.com/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A14-2026-FA401EA-DS96-14-2-5K-WQXGA-165Hz-AMD-Ryzen-AI-MAX-392-AMD-Radeon-8060S-Graphics-Laptop/Configure/20169060Read 5 October 2026Standard one-year limited ASUS notebook manufacturer warranty. Optional paid three-year services are excluded.

1year1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact Hong Kong base warranty: one year courier or carry-in. Included 3Y Legion Ultimate Support -IPMAIN (ESS) is separate, not added to base period.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Mail-in17Owner's manualasus.com/support/images/upload/file/20250626140617051_E26034_GAMING_NB_Warranty_NA_Retailer_Warranty_Card_V9_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 7 October 2026English North America gaming notebook warranty E26034 V9, directly linked by exact FA401EA support page. Printed pages 5-6 require packaging for shipment and return address label, then do not send in anything but product unless requested. Stored mail-in service route for retained US reference, not worldwide on-site service.

Collect and return, Carry-in1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026Exact base service is courier or carry-in, with named bundled Legion Ultimate Support noted separately.

Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401eaRead 5 October 2026

psref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX111Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_5_15IAX11Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026-fa401ea/techspecRead 5 October 2026Single US FA401EA column. The exact DS96 factory configuration is separately identified by the retailer. No 64 GB regional option or discrete-GPU FA401GM hardware is inherited.

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_5_15IAX11/Legion_5_15IAX11_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_5_15IAX11/Legion_5_15IAX11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/FA401EA/v2/0409_E26637_FA401K_U_V2_A.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/FA401EA/v2/0409_E26637_FA401K_U_V2_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original FA401-series English E26637 revision V2, hosted in FA401EA/v2 and linked by the exact FA401EA support page. Hosting family is verified, not inferred from a different GPU model.

support.lenovo.com/docs/legion_5_153Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/5/9/1/15a8186490d45cc41e5a295ea9f59000445b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Lenovo January 2026 user guide read in full. Scope table names Legion 5 15IAX11 and machine type 83VK. Other AGP/AHP/IPH variants are not used for configuration facts.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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