Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen)
2.3 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM
16 GB
This powerful, lightweight laptop features a 15.6" 1920x1080p display that provides crisp visuals and no-sweat gaming. Its single 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD is backed by 16GB of RAM and an Intel Core i7 processor to allow for easy multitasking and plenty of processing power. The system is also equipped with a GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM for smooth visuals no matter what you're playing. The ASUS 15.6" F15 TUF Gaming Notebook includes an array of ports including three USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) to ensure compatibility across devices. Best of all, this gaming laptop is light as a feather! You should buy one today!
ASUS 15.6" F15 TUF Gaming Notebook (Eclipse Gray) | ASUS 15.6" TUF Gaming F15 Series Gaming Laptop (Eclipse Gray) | ||
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Design It comes in at a weight of 5.07 lb / 2.3 kg, and total dimensions of 14.1 x 10.1 x 0.96" / 358.1 x 256.5 x 24.38 mm. It comes in at a weight of 5.1 lb / 2.3 kg, and total dimensions of 14.1 x 10.1 x 0.96" / 35.9 x 25.6 x 2.45 cm. | |||
Brand | ASUS | ASUS | |
Manufacturer ID | TUF506HEB-DB74 | TUF506HM-BS74 | |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | |
Dimensions | 14.1 x 10.1 x 0.96" / 358.1 x 256.5 x 24.38 mm | 14.1 x 10.1 x 0.96" / 35.9 x 25.6 x 2.45 cm | |
Weight | 5.07 lb / 2.3 kg | 5.1 lb / 2.3 kg | |
Performance It contains a 2.3 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen) processor with 24 MB of L3 Cache. With an 11th gen Intel CPU you can be assured that the laptop has a recent CPU. Whilst not the latest, due to the release of the Intel 12 Series CPUs, it is still recent. However, with the release of the 12th gen you may wish to choose that instead to ensure the longevity of your new laptop. There's a Dedicated graphics card which is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM. There's a Dedicated graphics card which is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM. A dedicated graphics card usually offers a little bit more graphics power so could be better suited towards gaming and/or graphics processing work like image or video editing. The maximum memory capacity is 32 GB via the 2 (0 Available) memory slots. The RAM slot type is 260-Pin SO-DIMM. Because at least one of the ram slots in the ASUS 15.6" TUF Gaming F15 is replaceable, you will be able to upgrade the ram at a later date. | |||
Processor | Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen) | Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen) | |
Processor Cores | 2.3 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core | 2.3 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core | |
L3 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB | |
Graphics Card Type | Dedicated | Dedicated | |
Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM | |
Memory Type | 3200 MHz DDR4 | 3200 MHz DDR4 | |
Installed Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
Memory Configuration | 2 x 8 GB | 2 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable) | |
Buffered Memory | No | ||
ECC Memory | No | ||
Max. Memory Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
Memory Slot Type | 260-Pin SO-DIMM | 260-Pin SO-DIMM | |
Memory Slots | 2 (0 Available) | ||
Display The screen has a refresh rate of 144 Hz. A 144Hz screen option will give you a great refresh rate for gaming & video work. It's offered in a Matte finish. A brightness of 250 cd/m2, or nits, is available in the screen. | |||
Panel Type | IPS-Type LCD | IPS-Type LCD | |
Screen Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
TouchScreen? | No | No | |
Finish | Matte | Matte | |
Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC 47.34% Adobe RGB 62.5% sRGB | 62.5% sRGB 47.34% Adobe RGB | |
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
Variable Refresh Tech | Adaptive-Sync | ||
Max. Brightness | 250 cd/m2 | ||
Contrast Ratio | 1000:01:00 | ||
Storage It comes with 512 GB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD harddrive. | |||
SSD Slots | 2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 | 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) x4 (In Use) 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) x4 (Available) | |
Storage Installed | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Solid State Storage | 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe | 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe | |
Battery The ASUS 15.6" TUF Gaming F15 has an estimated battery life of 14.50 Hours. The ASUS 15.6" TUF Gaming F15 has an estimated battery life of 14.7 Hours. The battery life is achieved via a 3-Cell: 48 Wh capacity battery. The battery life is achieved via a 4-Cell: 90 Wh capacity battery. | |||
Battery Chemistry | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | |
Battery Capacity | 3-Cell: 48 Wh | 4-Cell: 90 Wh | |
Est. Battery Life | 14.50 Hours | 14.7 Hours | |
Ports & Peripherals It comes with 3 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports, with 3 being more than enough Type-A ports for even advanced laptop users. Chances are, you won't need to use all 3 at the same time. There's an option of using the Type-C USB ports, with 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Supports DisplayPort) ports being offered too, allowing both the use of almost any current peripheral, but also adaptors & dongles allowing use of additional ports for the laptop. There's an option of using the Type-C USB ports, with 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) ports being offered too, allowing both the use of almost any current peripheral, but also adaptors & dongles allowing use of additional ports for the laptop. With a backlit keyboard, you'll clearly see your keys and ensure minimal mistakes when you're typing what you need to type. The numpad inclusion on the laptop ensures optimal access to number keys, so if that's what you're after then this laptop has it for you. HDD User Password Protection offers you the chance to put a password directly on your hard drive, and ensure that even if someone cracks open your laptop they can't access your data without the password. If you're like us at LaptopAXS and enjoy remote work, you'll love the Kensington Lock Slot that's offered. Lock your laptop up on the go, and ensure it doesn't walk off with a Kensington lock slot appropriate lock. Don't fret about your wired headphones though, the 3.5mm headphone jack will let you plug right in. | |||
Ports | 3 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 3 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) | |
USB Type C | 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Supports DisplayPort) | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) | |
Display Ports | 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Supports DisplayPort) | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) | |
Audio Ports | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output | |
Build in Speakers | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W | |
Built in Mic | Yes | Yes | |
Webcam | User-Facing: 720p | User-Facing: 720p | |
Keyboard | Chiclet Full-Size Keyboard with Backlight | Chiclet Notebook Keyboard with Backlight, Number Pad | |
Pointing Device | TouchPad | TouchPad | |
Security | Kensington Lock Slot | HDD User Password Protection, Power-On Password, Kensington Lock Slot | |
Connections You'll find Wifi 6 inside the laptop, which is the current generation. This gives you a small step up in terms of future-proofing your tech, yet may not give you much of an advantage over wifi 5 unless your router and the rest of your setup is up to scratch. With the latest standard of Bluetooth included, Bluetooth 5, you'll be set for a few more years of ensuring any new peripheral purchased is fully compatible. | |||
Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit) | 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit) | |
WIFI | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) | |
MU Mimo Support | Yes | 2 x 2 | |
Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
NFC | No | Yes | |
Power The power supply for the ASUS 15.6" TUF Gaming F15 is a 180 W with Barrel/Proprietary so if you're concerned about power usage, make sure this fits within your requirements. The power supply for the ASUS 15.6" TUF Gaming F15 is a 200 W with Barrel/Proprietary so if you're concerned about power usage, make sure this fits within your requirements. | |||
Power Supply | 180 W with Barrel/Proprietary | 200 W with Barrel/Proprietary | |
AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
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