ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA). 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 (FA506QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) 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

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

no Thunderbolt support

mediocre color accuracy

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

impressive oled display

fast performance specs

robust security features

long battery life

higher price point

limited graphics power

no ethernet port

scarce color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm 31.1 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Graphite black Star black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores - 10-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QM) ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Micro HDMI to LAN adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Smart Cooling Technology, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0, FSC Mix
Repairability Index 7 (out of 10) -
Model Number HN113W KMi711X
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