ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI). 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 (FX506II) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade design

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight build

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited color accuracy

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

refreshing 144Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

heavy and bulky

no webcam included

limited battery life

scarce port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Bonfire black Original black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
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
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HN221T HN088
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