ASUS 15 (X509JA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 15 (X509JA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS 15 (X509JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X509JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

crisp full HD display

average battery life

moderate performance

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics power

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

heavy chassis design

mediocre battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X509JA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X509JA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 39.9 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Brushed metal
Colour Slate grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X509JA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R -
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number EJ025T HX001T
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