ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and ASUS X415EA (EK174TS). 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 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 X415EA (EK174TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X415EA (EK174TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest display quality

limited upgrade options

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. ASUS X415EA (EK174TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.55 kg
Colour Eclipse grey Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 220 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 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
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 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
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 X415EA (EK174TS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
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
Repairability Index - 6.3 (out of 10)
Model Number HN015T -
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