ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV). 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 A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Off black Quiet blue
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.75 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features AMD Smart Shift Technology Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number N3083W LP036W
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