ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506 review
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506 — from 2021, 2.3 kg, performance 72.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H , AMD Ryzen 7 5800H , AMD Ryzen 7 4800H , AMD Ryzen 9 4900H |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB , GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB , GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB , GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB , GeForce RTX 2060 , AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh |
Performance scores
The 2021 TUF formula, proven
The 2021 TUF Gaming A15 FA506 runs the original budget-gaming formula: a six-core Ryzen 5 5600H, an RTX 3050 with 4 GB, 32 GB of RAM, and a 90 Wh battery — huge-tier, a third above the class median — at $590. The verdict names the battery as the strength and the 32 GB of memory as the flagged weakness against a 64 GB gaming-shelf median.
The absolute levels frame the five-year-old platform honestly: photo and design 96 top, office 84.85 high, general performance 72.04 high, gaming 73 high, value 80.15 high. Portability reads 31, the low band — the standing tax of the 15-inch gaming chassis. The task-creative axes sit mid at 59: capable, not flagship.
Flags green at the tier
Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V, and Rainbow Six Siege clear recommended; Photoshop and Visual Studio Code clear minimums. The 3050's scope is confirmed, not assumed.
Depreciation math
The anchor reads 13.44% yearly with no base price attached. Five years in at $590, the value index of 80.15 — high band — says the market pays for the age on this formula.
Who should buy it
The budget gamer who wants the huge battery and green flags and accepts the memory ceiling. The TUF chassis earned its reputation on exactly this sheet.
Bottom line: photo 96 top, office 84.85 high, performance 72.04 high, gaming 73 high, value 80.15 high — the five-year-old formula still clears its bands, and the 90 Wh cell anchors the endurance column at huge-tier. The portability index at 31 low and the 32 GB memory flag are the two honest deductions; both were the price of the ticket when the machine was new and remain the price now. Five years of a 13.44% curve are in the $590 number; the green flags confirm the 3050's scope exactly as documented, and the sheet closes the case.
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⭐ What stands out
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memory capacity is lower than typical gaming class (+50%) (professional).
below class average -
battery capacity is higher than typical gaming class (+26.8%) (huge).
top 25% of its category
🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
TUF Gaming A15 FA506: verdict
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