ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II). 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and portable

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

touchscreen functionality

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited upgradeability

higher price point

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade design

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight build

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.95 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Celestial blue Bonfire black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, WideView Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.42 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II)
Included Accessories Stylus, 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 - System password
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - HN221T
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