ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE). 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 TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

effective cooling system

reasonable price point

heavy build

mediocre battery life

limited port selection

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Eclipse grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
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 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, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label, TUF sticker
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
Repairability Index - 6.9 (out of 10)
Model Number HN015T HX006T
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