ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) and ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA). 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 A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful ryzen processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price segment

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) and ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm 35.38 cm x 22.66 cm x 1.58 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 45.5 cm x 29 cm x 7.3 cm / 3.67 kg
Weight 2.2 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Sandstorm Ponder blue
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" OLED
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2880 x 1620 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
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 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB 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 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features AMD Smart Shift Technology -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS AiSense Camera
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
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 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 67 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, ISO 21702
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number N4036W NX015W
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