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ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506)

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506), product view 1

Specifications

15.6"

IPS display

3

CPU options

2.3 kg

Weight

2020

Released

Overview

Entry-level gaming laptop

A conventional 15.6-inch gaming laptop built around an RTX 3050 Laptop GPU and a fast Full HD screen. Replaceable memory and SSDs provide room to extend its useful capacity.

  • 144 Hz display

    The matte 1920 × 1080 IPS-level screen supports a 144 Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync for gaming.

  • Dedicated graphics

    The listed RTX 3050 Laptop GPU has 4 GB of dedicated memory for games and supported creative applications.

  • Memory and storage expansion

    Two DDR5 memory slots and two M.2 SSD positions allow capacity to increase beyond the original configuration.

Family guide

ASUS TUF Gaming A14, A15, A16 and A18
A14A15A16A18
2025
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FA608
FA808
2024
FA401
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FA607
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2022
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FA507
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2020
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FA506 This model
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How it compares

Compared with 175 laptops sized 15"–16.2" from 2025–26
Weight 2.3 kg
Heavier than 82% Median 1.88 kg

Detailed specs

Display

Resolution 1920 × 1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Panel IPS
Touch No

Build

Weight 2.3 kg
Battery 48 Wh
Form factor clamshell
Released 2020

Connectivity

Wireless Wi-Fi 6

Alternative laptops

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507) 15.6" · From $1,229 A newer 15.6-inch TUF value-gaming generation for buyers who want the same straightforward 1080p/esports focus with a more modern platform and better battery life. Acer Nitro V 15 (ANV15-52) 15.6" · From $1,046 A current 15.6-inch budget gaming alternative for buyers prioritizing strong 1080p play, while accepting a bulkier chassis and potentially loud, hot operation. MSI Katana 15 HX (B14W) 15.6" · From $1,266 A modern 15.6-inch entry gaming option with solid 1080p performance and useful upgradeability; compare its dim display carefully against the TUF.

From $1,045

Price history excludes Amazon sources

Listings

Listings sorted by Price, ascending.

AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4 GB) · 16 GB · 512 GB Amazon USA $1,045 AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4 GB) · 16 GB · 512 GB Ebay USA $1,395.99

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