ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV). 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 (FA506IM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) 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

good value for money

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited color accuracy

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

advanced cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Graphite black Off black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 16-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 64 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology, CoolZone cooling technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Integrated dust filters, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, custom fan curve profiles, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
Model Number HN019T LL046W
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