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Background
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506IU-MS73 was introduced in early 2020 as part of ASUS’s TUF lineup, which is designed to provide gaming laptops with a balance of affordability, durability, and strong gaming performance. The A15 came packaged with the laptop, AC adapter, and documentation. The laptop features a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with up to 144Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for both gaming and content consumption. The TUF series is known for its lower cost but still offers long-lasting durability with MIL-STD-810H certification against drops, vibration, and environmental stress.
Identification
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506IU-MS73 has a matte black chassis with the embossed TUF logo on the lid. It has a honeycomb-patterned base and a RGB-backlit keyboard with highlighted WASD keys. It has multiple I/O ports on the left side, including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), and a headphone jack.
Technical Specifications
Screen
15.6-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080 px), IPS, non-touch, up to 144Hz refresh rate
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H CPU (8-core, 16-thread, 2.9 GHz base, up to 4.2 GHz boost)
Video
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6GB GDDR6) or RTX 2060 (6GB GDDR6)
Memory
8GB DDR4 3200 MHz (upgradeable to 32GB via 2 SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
512GB NVMe SSD + 1x 2.5” SATA slot for SSD/HDD expansion
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit LAN
Ports
1× USB 3.2 Type-C, 3× USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.0b, Ethernet RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio jack, power connector
Battery
48Wh or 90Wh lithium-ion battery (depending on configuration)
Operating System
Windows 10 (upgradeable to Windows 11)
Size
14.2 in (w) × 10.1 in (d) × 1.0 in (h)
Weight
5.07 lbs (2.3 kg)
Extras
RGB-backlit keyboard with highlighted WASD keys, DTS:X Ultra audio system, dual-fan cooling with self-cleaning technology, MIL-STD-810H durability certification