ASUS - TUF Gaming A15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 16:9 144Hz Display FA506NC-DS53 - Black
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Highlights
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: ASUS
- Model Number: FA506NC-DS53
- Product Name: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 16:9 144Hz Display FA506NC-DS53
- Color: Black
- Year of Release: 2025
- Display
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Size: 15.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: AMD
- Processor Model: AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 7535HS
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 512 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 0
- USB Ports: 3 x USB-A (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 3
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Power
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- GPS Enabled: true
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.9 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 10.08 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 14.13 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 6 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 197105896307
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is a powerful gaming laptop designed to deliver high performance and reliability. With a Windows 11 Home operating system, an AMD Ryzen™ 5 7535HS Processor, and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU, it is ready for anything. The DDR5-4800MHz memory and PCIe 4.0 storage make multitasking faster and loading times quicker. Its FHD 144Hz display with Adaptive Sync technology provides ultra-smooth and lifelike gameplay. The TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a pair of 84-blade Arc Flow Fans to improve cooling performance without extra noise. The laptop has undergone rigorous MIL-STD-810H tests to ensure reliability, making it military-grade tough.
- Features 1: READY FOR ANYTHING – Jump straight into action with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS Processor. With 19MB cache, up to 4.55GHz, and 6 cores, this laptop is ready to handle the latest and greatest games.
- Features 2: LIFELIKE GRAPHICS WITH NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3050 GPU – Maximize gaming with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, with a max TGP of 75W. Game-changing features like DLSS 3.5 and ray racing technology bring game graphics to life by simulating sunlight and creating a realistic environment for an immersive gaming experience.
- Features 3: SEAMLESS MULTITASKING – Equipped with 16GB of DDR5 RAM, the TUF A15 effortlessly handles multitasking demands. Save files rapidly and store more data with 512GB of PCIE Gen 4 SSD.
- Features 4: IMMERSIVE VISUALS WITH 15.6” FHD 144HZ DISPLAY – Keep up with the pros thanks to the FHD 144Hz display. With Adaptive-Sync technology, the display synchronizes with the GPU’s output to reduce lag, minimize stuttering, and eliminate visual tearing for ultra-smooth gameplay.
- Features 5: MILITARY GRADE TOUGHNESS– In order to earn the TUF Gaming name, these laptops must successfully survive a rigorous battery of MIL-STD-810H* tests. Test devices are exposed to drops, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability.
Whats Included
- ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Gaming Laptop
Q: Can you upgrade the ram and ssd on the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506NC-DS53?
A: The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506NC laptop supports both RAM and SSD upgrades. It comes with two memory slots, each capable of handling up to 32GB of DDR5‑4800, giving a maximum of 64GB in total. For storage, it includes two M.2 2280 PCIe, Gen4x4 NVMe SSD slots, each supporting drives up to 2TB.
Q: How does this laptop perform how good is it at playing Microsoft flight simulator
A: This laptop model provides very good general performance for its budget-friendly price tag. It can handle modern games at solid frame rates with medium to high settings. It can run Microsoft Flight Simulator, but performance will be limited to lower to medium settings for smooth gameplay.
Q: What accessories come with this
A: The ASUS FA506NC from Best Buy typically includes the laptop, power adapter, and user documentation.
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| Pros for ASUS - TUF Gaming A15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 16:9 144Hz Display FA506NC-DS53 - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance | Overall Performance, Portability, OLED Quality, Battery Life, Design | Overall Performance, Portability, Speed, Heat Dissipation, RTX 4050 Performance |
| Cons for ASUS - TUF Gaming A15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 16:9 144Hz Display FA506NC-DS53 - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Heat Dissipation, RAM, Fan Noise, Memory, Numeric Keypad | Battery Life, Noise Level |
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