ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade design

efficient cooling system

fast 144Hz refresh rate

good value for money

average battery life

heavyweight build

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Metal Brushed metal
Colour Black Graphite black | Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera 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 Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Repairability Index - 6 (out of 10)
Model Number - HN042W
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