ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

high price point

limited battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

fast 144Hz refresh rate

good value for money

heavyweight design

modest battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.3 kg
Colour - Bonfire black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 300 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
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 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 60 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506II)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter, bezel label
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password System password
SAR Value - 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb)
Model Number HG108T HN138T
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