ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). 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 (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 TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Bonfire black Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 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 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
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 RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 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 TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HN221T HX001W
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