ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV). 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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive color accuracy

solid build quality

responsive fingerprint sensor

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Bonfire black Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
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 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
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 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
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 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD 4.0 card reader)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HN221T N1045W
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