ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA). 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 VivoBook 14 (X1400EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

fewer connectivity options

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Bonfire black Indie black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 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 VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
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 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - McAfee, Microsoft 365 Personal (1 year subscription), MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
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 BIOS protection
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HN246T EK1651WS
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