ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ). 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 Gaming A15 (FA506IV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) 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

noisy under load

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution main display

ample connectivity options

effective cooling system

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

complex for casual users

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.67 kg
Colour Bonfire black Off black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 16-core
Cache - 64 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
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 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
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), Raid 0 configuration, Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Six speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
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 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password System password, fingerprint-resistant coating, illuminated ROG logo, fast charging, ASUS Aura Sync technology, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans, AAS Plus 2.0 intake airflow
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HN246T NM030W
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