ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX). 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 (FA506IH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

affordable price point

upgradable storage options

heavyweight design

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

excellent thermal management

long battery life

high price point

no webcam included

limited port selection

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
71 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Bonfire black | Fortress grey Moonlight white
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.3% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label Power adapter
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, ErgoLift
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number BQ027T LN006W
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