ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV). 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 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 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 F15 (FX506HF) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Graphite black Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
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 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) 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 -
Rated 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 F15 (FX506HF) 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 F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling, near-field, far-field Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
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 F15 (FX506HF) 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 F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Input AC 100-240 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 F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
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 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 F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (Trial) McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, honeycomb design, Self-Cleaning Cooling 2.0 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number HN001W N1045W
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