ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4). 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 X515EA (BQ959W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) 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 processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

competitive pricing

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Grey, black
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 18 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Speakers, microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
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 Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZC4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, Arc Flow Fans
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) -
Model Number - HN041W
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