2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 - Tech Specs｜Laptops For Gaming

Model

FA506IC

FA506IE

FA506IHR

FA506QR

FA506QM

FA506QE

FA506NC

FA506NF

FA506NFR

FA506NCR

Operating System

Windows 10 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Device comes with Windows 10 and a free Windows 11 upgrade or may be preloaded with Windows 11.
Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
No preinstalled OS

Windows 11 Home
No preinstalled OS

Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Device comes with Windows 10 and a free Windows 11 upgrade or may be preloaded with Windows 11.

Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Device comes with Windows 10 and a free Windows 11 upgrade or may be preloaded with Windows 11.
Windows 10 Pro - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro

Windows 10 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Device comes with Windows 10 and a free Windows 11 upgrade or may be preloaded with Windows 11.

Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
No preinstalled OS

Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro
No preinstalled OS
KeeP-OS

Processor

AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 12MB Cache, 4.2 GHz max boost)
AMD Ryzen™ 5 4600H Mobile Processor (6-core/12-thread, 11MB Cache, 4.0 GHz max boost)

AMD Ryzen™ 5 4600H Mobile Processor (6-core/12-thread, 11MB Cache, 4.0 GHz max boost)
AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 12MB Cache, 4.2 GHz max boost)

AMD Ryzen™ 5 4600H Mobile Processor (6-core/12-thread, 11MB Cache, 4.0 GHz max boost)

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 20MB cache, up to 4.4 GHz max boost)
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 20MB cache, up to 4.6 GHz max boost)

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 20MB cache, up to 4.4 GHz max boost)
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H Mobile Processor (6-core/12-thread, 19MB cache, up to 4.2 GHz max boost)

AMD Ryzen™ 5 7535HS Processor 3.3GHz (19MB Cache, up to 4.55 GHz, 6 cores, 12 Threads)

AMD Ryzen™ 7 7435HS Mobile Processor 3.1GHz (20MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads)

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU, up to 1600Mhz at 60W ( 75W with Dynamic Boost), 4GB GDDR6

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, 4GB GDDR6

NVIDIA® GeForce GTX™ 1650, 4GB GDDR6

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Laptop GPU, Up to 1510MHz at 90W (95W with Dynamic Boost), 8GB GDDR6

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 Laptop GPU, Up to 1630MHz at 90W (95W with Dynamic Boost), 6GB GDDR6

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, Up to 1585MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost), 4GB GDDR6

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU, Up to 1675MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost), 4GB GDDR6

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050 Laptop GPU, Up to 1670MHz at 60W (70W with Dynamic Boost), 4GB GDDR6

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU, Up to 1675MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost), 4GB GDDR6

Display

15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Value IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:62.5%, Adobe:47.34%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus

15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:100.00%, Adobe:75.35%, Refresh Rate:240Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus
15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Value IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:62.5%, Adobe:47.34%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus
15.6-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, DCI-P3:100.00%, Refresh Rate:165Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus

15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Value IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:62.5%, Adobe:47.34%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus
15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:100.00%, Adobe:75.35%, Refresh Rate:240Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus
15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, DCI-P3:100.00%, Refresh Rate:240Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus
15.6-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, DCI-P3:100.00%, Refresh Rate:165Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus
15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Value IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:100.00%, Adobe:75.35%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus
15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Value IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:62.5%, Adobe:47.34%, Refresh Rate:60Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus

15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Value IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:62.5%, Adobe:47.34%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Optimus

15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, Value IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:62.5%, Adobe:47.34%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, Adaptive-Sync, Discrete

Memory

8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB
8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:32GB
16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB
16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:32GB

8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:32GB
8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB
16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB

8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB
8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:32GB
16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB

8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:32GB
16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB
8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB
16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:32GB

8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB
8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:32GB
16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:32GB
16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:32GB

8GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:32GB

8GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC, Max Capacity:64GB
8GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC x 2, Max Capacity:64GB
16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC, Max Capacity:64GB
16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, the memory speed of the systems vary by CPU SPEC x 2, Max Capacity:64GB

8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:64GB
8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:64GB
16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:64GB
16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:64GB

16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:64GB
8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:64GB
8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:64GB
16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:64GB

8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:64GB
8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:64GB
16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM, Max Capacity:64GB
16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2, Max Capacity:64GB

Storage

512GB PCIe® 3.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
1TB PCIe® 3.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD

1TB PCIe® 3.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
512GB PCIe® 3.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD

512GB PCIe® 3.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD

512GB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD

Expansion Slots (includes used)

2x DDR4 SO-DIMM slots

2x DDR4 SO-DIMM slots
2x M.2 PCIe

2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots
2x M.2 PCIe

I/O Ports

1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x RJ45 LAN port
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™
(USB 3.2 Gen 2 port available in select models only.)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support DisplayPort™

1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x RJ45 LAN port
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support DisplayPort™
(USB 3.2 Gen 2 port available in select models only.)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™

1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x RJ45 LAN port
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™
(USB 3.2 Gen 2 port available in select models only.)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support DisplayPort™

1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x RJ45 LAN port

1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x RJ45 LAN port

Keyboard and Touchpad

Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Touchpad

Camera

720P HD camera

Audio

DTS:X Ultra
AI noise-canceling technology
Built-in array microphone
2-speaker system

AI noise-canceling technology
Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
DTS Audio Processing
Built-in array microphone
2-speaker system

AI noise-canceling technology
Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
DTS Audio Processing
Built-in 3-microphone array
2-speaker system

AI noise-canceling technology
Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
DTS Audio Processing
Built-in array microphone
2-speaker system

Network and Communication

Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.2 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)

Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)

Battery

48WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

48WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion

48WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

48WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion

Power Supply

ø6.0, 180W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 9A, 180W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

ø6.0, 150W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 7.5A, 150W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

ø6.0, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 10A, 200W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

ø6.0, 180W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 9A, 180W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

ø6.0, 150W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 7.5A, 150W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

ø6.0, 180W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 9A, 180W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Weight

2.30 Kg (5.07 lbs)

2.30 Kg (5.07 lbs)
2.30 Kg ( lbs)

2.30 Kg (5.07 lbs)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.43 cm (14.13" x 10.08" x 0.90" ~ 0.96")
35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.45 cm (14.13" x 10.08" x 0.90" ~ 0.96")

35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.45 cm (14.13" x 10.08" x 0.90" ~ 0.96")
35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.43 cm (14.13" x 10.08" x 0.90" ~ 0.96")

35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.43 cm (14.13" x 10.08" x 0.90" ~ 0.96")
35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.45 cm (14.13" x 10.08" x 0.90" ~ 0.96")

35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.45 cm (14.13" x 10.08" x 0.90" ~ 0.96")

Microsoft Office

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
WPS Office 30 days trial version
Office Home and Student

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Office Home and Student

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Office Home and Student
WPS Office 2 Standard Edition (With license for 3 products)
Microsoft Office Home & Business

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Office Home and Student
WPS Office 30 days trial version

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
WPS Office 30 days trial version
Office Home and Student
Office Home and Student 2019 included

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Office Home and Student
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 + Microsoft 365 Basic

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 + Microsoft 365 Basic
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic
Office Home and Student
WPS Office 2 Standard Edition (With license for 3 products)

1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 + Microsoft 365 Basic
Office Home and Student
WPS Office 2 Standard Edition (With license for 3 products)
Microsoft Office Home 2024

Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate_1 month (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Xbox Game Pass for PC_1 month (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate_1 month (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)

Xbox Game Pass for PC_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for PC Game Pass. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)

Xbox Game Pass for PC_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)

Security

BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
Kensington Security Slot™
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)

BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
Kensington Security Slot™
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
McAfee® 30 days free trial
McAfee® 1 year
Kaspersky Total Security 30 days free trial
Also include Yandex and MyOffice

BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
Kensington Security Slot™
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
McAfee® 1 year
McAfee® 30 days free trial
Kaspersky Total Security 30 days free trial
Also include Yandex and MyOffice

BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
Kensington Security Slot™
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
McAfee® 30 days free trial
McAfee® 1 year
Kaspersky Total Security 30 days free trial
Also include Yandex and MyOffice

BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
Kensington Security Slot™
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
McAfee® 30 days free trial
McAfee® 1 year

Included in the Box

P304 TUF GAMING M5 V2
Marketing Giveaway (TUF Sticker)
*Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details
TUF Gaming backpack

*Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details
Marketing Giveaway (TUF Sticker)
TUF Gaming backpack
P304 TUF GAMING M5 V2

TUF Gaming backpack
P304 TUF GAMING M5 V2
*Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details
Marketing Giveaway (TUF Sticker)

Marketing Giveaway (TUF Sticker)
*Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details
TUF Gaming backpack
P304 TUF GAMING M5 V2

TUF Gaming backpack
P304 TUF GAMING M5 V2
Marketing Giveaway (TUF Sticker)
*Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details
Marketing Giveaway (TX Sticker)

Marketing Giveaway (TUF Sticker)
*Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details

*Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details
P309 TUF GAMING M3
TUF Gaming backpack

P309 TUF GAMING M3
TUF Gaming backpack

TUF Gaming backpack
P309 TUF GAMING M3

Note

¹Upgrade timing may vary by device. Features and app availability may vary by region. Certain features require specific hardware (see https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications).

Memory specification is rated for 5600MHz, but due to a CPU limitation is limited to 4800MHz.