ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA). 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 15X OLED (M1503QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) and ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.5 kg
Colour Bonfire black Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" OLED
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 - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Glare, Pantone Validated, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 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 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
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)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IV) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
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, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HN246T L1072W
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