ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average cpu performance

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 48.1 cm x 28.8 cm x 6.5 cm / 3.16 kg
Weight 2.3 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Graphite black Indie black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling, near-field, far-field Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Microsoft 365 (Trial) MyASUS, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, honeycomb design, Self-Cleaning Cooling 2.0 Cortana support
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number HN001W EJ2670W
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