ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM). 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 (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 G15 (GA503QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

long battery life

expensive price point

no webcam included

limited port selection

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
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 Moonlight white
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
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
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus ROG Boost, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
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 G15 (GA503QM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ROG Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HN246T HN170T
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