ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC). 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 X543UA (DM1508T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

intuitive touchpad

adequate connectivity options

crisp audio output

average battery life

modest display resolution

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade design

efficient cooling system

fast 144Hz refresh rate

good value for money

average battery life

heavyweight build

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Brushed metal
Colour Star grey IMR with angle hairline Graphite black | Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-reflective Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Type Mouse, keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC)
Included Accessories Power adapter, carrying case, mouse Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 System password, ASUS IceCool design System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Repairability Index - 6 (out of 10)
Model Number - HN042W
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