ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW). 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 X515EA (BQ068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid processor performance

ample storage options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate screen

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver -
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, Adaptive-Sync technology, narrow-bezel design, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards - CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Model Number - HX027W
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