ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM). 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 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

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

no Thunderbolt support

mediocre color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Brushed metal -
Colour Graphite black | Eclipse grey Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
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 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, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache L3 - 8 MB 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
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
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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, MIL-STD-810H tested System password
Repairability Index 6 (out of 10) 7 (out of 10)
Model Number HN042W HN113W
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