ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169). 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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

solid gaming performance

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes usb-c port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Eclipse grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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
Model Number HN015T -
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