ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS). 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive pricing

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited upgradeability

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Transparent silver Sandstorm
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology -
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
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
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, IceBlades fan, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0 -
Model Number L1204W N4036W
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