ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz Display, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050, AMD Ryzen™ 5 7535HS, 8GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FA506NF-ES51.
READY FOR ANYTHING :Jump right into the action with Windows 11, an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop GPU (up to 70W TGP with Dynamic Boost). SWIFT MEMORY AND STORAGE : Multitask faster with 8GB of DDR5-5600MHz memory and speed up loading times with 512GB of PCIe 4.0. NEVER MISS A MOMENT : Keep up with the pros thanks to the fast FHD 144Hz display. Adaptive-Sync technology reduces lag, minimizes stuttering, and eliminates visual tearing for ultra-smooth and lifelike gameplay.BLOW AWAY THE COMPETITION :The TUF is equipped to handle its high-power CPU with a pair of 84-blade Arc Flow Fans which improves cooling performance without extra noise.MILITARY GRADE TOUGHNESS : In order to earn the TUF Gaming name, these laptops must successfully survive a rigorous battery of MIL-STD-810H* tests. Test devices are exposed to drops, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability.XBOX GAME PASS ULTIMATE : Get a free 90-day pass and gain access to over 100 high-quality games. With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.
Brand ASUS
Model Name TUF Gaming A15
Screen Size 15.6 Inches
Color Graphite Black
Hard Disk Size 512 GB
CPU Model Ryzen 5
Ram Memory Installed Size 8 GB
Operating System Windows 11 Home
Graphics Card Description Dedicated
CPU Speed 4.5 GHz.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is a powerful gaming laptop designed to deliver high performance and reliability. With a Windows 11 operating system, an AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPU, and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 20 Series Laptop GPU, it is ready for anything. The DDR5-5600MHz memory and PCIe® Gen4 storage make multitasking faster and loading times quicker. Its FHD 144Hz display with Adaptive Sync technology provides ultra-smooth and lifelike gameplay. The TUF is equipped with a pair of 84-blade Arc Flow Fans™ to improve cooling performance without extra noise. The laptop has undergone rigorous MIL-STD-810H tests to ensure reliability, making it military-grade tough.So glad I got this. I didn't need it for anything intense, this is a casual personal laptop, I'm not bitcoin mining or running enormous spreadsheets. Mostly just watching youtube and doing a bunch of Zoom meetings. After setting up windows 11 and making sure the laptop was generally functional, I upgraded the RAM to 32GB which resolved some initial slowness. With 8GB of RAM out of the box it was running at 66% usage. For a new laptop that's not good, but not a problem for me. If I was going to upgrade RAM anyway, I'm glad it only came with 8GB. Saved me money in the end.
After updating windows, updating the drivers, and updating the BIOS, this thing is better than what I could have hoped for. Battery life seems acceptable and the keyboard is actually RGB, which I didn't realize. I thought it was just going to be a static white keyboard backlight, so the colors were a pleasant surprise.I haven't tested the gaming capabilities yet. I am not expecting it to run something like Helldivers II, but I could easily play Skyrim with the higher resolution graphics. Will update this review once I test gaming but, 10/10 if you need a practical and reliable laptop that will likely last you a long time.Edit: It runs Helldivers II seamlessly, no lag, fantastic rendering. Buy it.Let me preface by saying the last time I purchased a new laptop was in 2005 (Acer Aspire 3000) and while tablets are nice for on the go, my digital life was a hot mess. I needed something that wasn't wafer thin flimsy and that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I am by no means a gamer, nor do I play PC games but I was still looking for a laptop that had some heft to it. I stumbled across this one mainly because it was suggested by amazon and the price seemed right even though its a 2021 model. After reading reviews and comparing bewteen this and the similar price/spec Acer Nitro, I chose this one because upgrading the RAM and adding an additional SSD drive wouldn't require a doctorate in computer science.As far as upgrades are concerned I also purchased the crucial 64GB (2x32gb) set as well as a 2TB Crucial NVMe SSD drive when I ordered this as mentioned by an earlier reviewer. The install took all of 10 minutes to pop the back cover off and slip in the new RAM/SSD modules and I was ready to fire this baby up. I figured I would just max the RAM (64GB) and beef up the storage and be done with it so opening the back cover wouldn't be necessary any time soon.
Initial setup was pretty straightforward with Windows 11 and once I got to the home screen I got into the settings and performed all the necessary windows updates as well as the updates for the bundled Asus graphics software. Aside from the McAfee antivirus and the Microsoft 365 trial programs, there was no other bloatware to be found. Once those were uninstalled I was able to customize settings to my liking.The laptop comes as advertised, I wasn't expecting 15 USB ports on this nor do I require that many. The keyboard is very nice and is a full size with a slightly smaller than normal 10 key number pad. Keys are nice and clicky, not mechanical but also not a mushy membrane either. The backlit keys are a nice touch and can be customised to your liking as long as it's all the same color. It has about four different modes for pulsing lights or strobe or just on always. The trackpad is great and has the physical right and left mouse buttons and it is mostly centered so you dont brush the trackpad when typing.
Out of curiousity I tried the online benchmark test to see how this machine ranked, and surprisingly with the RAM upgrade it ranked in the 92 percentile range (see photos) and the graphics were very smooth ranging anywhere from high 60's to 130 FPS on ultra settings.As mentioned I am not a PC gamer but hopefully this information will be helpful for those that do partake. I may run some console emulators at some point, but for now I'll just be enjoying the soft glow from the keyboard lighting.
The first thing that caught my attention was the robust and attractive design of the laptop. The quality construction is evident from the moment you take it out of the box. The aluminum chassis gives it a premium feel, and the details on the RGB backlit keyboard are simply stunning. The 15.6-inch screen is sharp and vibrant, providing an immersive viewing experience.
In terms of performance, this laptop is no slouch. Equipped with a powerful Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, it handles the most demanding games with ease. I've tried AAA titles and online multiplayer games, and the fluidity and quality of the graphics are exceptional. The loading speed is fast, and the system's responsiveness is remarkable, which significantly improves the gaming experience.Refrigeration is another strong point. The dual cooling system keeps temperatures under control even during intensive gaming sessions, helping to avoid the dreaded throttling and ensuring consistent performance over time.The battery life is surprising for a gaming laptop. Although I didn't expect it to last long due to the powerful hardware, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 exceeded my expectations. I can enjoy several hours of gaming before having to look for an outlet, which is a big plus for those who carry their laptop everywhere.As for storage, the combination of SSD and HDD offers the best of both worlds: fast boot speed and plenty of storage capacity for games, files, and programs.I bought this because I was after a relatively inexpensive laptop that would play some not-too-demanding games. (as in, BeamNGdrive, and emulated PS2 games) And, yeah, it definitely plays those very well, I can't complain there. Just be aware, though, that if you intend to get online via WiFi most of the time (as I do), the wifi adapter that comes with it is pretty close to useless. I get about 20-30 megabits/second download speed on my other laptop or my phone on my wifi here, but I was struggling to get 5 with this, and Bluetooth connections had issues as well. The recommended replacement for the wifi card, from what I've read, is the Intel AX200 or AX210, but I put in an Intel 9260 from a slightly older laptop I had that had died, and now I get the same speeds as before.