Asus TUF Gaming F15 15-inch Laptop (FX506LH-SS51-CB)

This laptop incorporates significantly more graphical horsepower than your run-of-the-mill PC without specializing all the way. As a result, you gain the ability to run quite a few games and gain an advantage with most graphical creation software.

Other Considerations

Here are a few things about this Laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.

No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Laptop.$30+

Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $20 on accessories, for a total cost of $880.

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Photo Editor
Serious Multitasker
Gamer
Graphic Designer
Serious Music Producer

And more!

Compared to other Laptops

Bang for the Buck	58th percentile
Versatility	100th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	33th percentile
Power (Graphical)	58th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	100th percentile
Storage Space	75th percentile
Portability	42th percentile
Battery Autonomy	42th percentile
Longevity	50th percentile

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	47th percentile
Versatility	100th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	32th percentile
Power (Graphical)	53th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	95th percentile
Storage Space	74th percentile
Portability	53th percentile
Battery Autonomy	43th percentile
Longevity	42th percentile

Specs

Screen

15.6", 1920×1080 (FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

CPU

Intel Core i5-10300H, 4 cores clocked from 2.5 to 4.5 GHz

GPU

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Battery

48Wh

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (cm): w35.9 × d25.6 × h2.49

Dimensions (in): w14.13 × d10.08 × h0.98

Weight (kg): 2.3

Weight (lbs.): 5.07

Features

Backlit
External Power Brick
Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
Webcam / Front-Facing Camera / Selfie Cam
HDMI
IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)
Multiple Monitor Support
USB 2
USB Type-C
USB Type-A
Built-in Number Pad
Built-In Keyboard
3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speakers
Bluetooth 5
Wi-Fi a
Wi-Fi b
Wi-Fi g
Wi-Fi n
Wi-Fi ac
Wi-Fi 6 ax

Maintenance and Upgrades

I do not have much insight to offer regarding this product.

Additional Ressources

Official Product Page Official Product Support Page

Pricing and Current Offers

C$850.37 from Staples

Condition: New, Availability: Online and In-Stores, Last Verification: 14 days ago

Software Compatibility

Here's how you can expect this laptop to fare with popular software based on developpers specified system requirements. For reference, a 1-star rating means minimal requirements are met and a 3-stars rating means recommended specs are met. Ratings beyond the 3-stars point could be advisable for uncommon scenarios like modding, working with very large and complex documents, etc.

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Fortnite Game, Action, Battle Royale, Building, Multiplayer-Focused, Survival

Photoshop CC 2021 Design, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

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Audacity Design, Audio Editor

Ableton Live 11 Design, Audio Software, Music Production

Elden Ring Game, RPG, Action

DaVinci Resolve 18 Design, Video Editor

Clip Studio Paint Design, Animation, Page Layout Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

NBA 2K23 Game, Action, Sport

Total War: Warhammer III Game, Action, Grand Strategy, RTS, Strategy

No Man's Sky Game, Action, Adventure, Survival

Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 Business, Presentation Software, Productivity

FIFA 23 Game, Action, Simulation, Sport

Fallout 76 Game, Action, Adventure, FPS, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer-Focused, RPG, Sandbox

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Game, Action, Adventure

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Pricing

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C$44.99 from Memory Express

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Samsung 24-inch FHD 75Hz 5ms GTG IPS LED Monitor (LS24R350FZNXZA)

Specs

Screen

24", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)

Pricing

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Pricing

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