ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) vs. ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) and ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact and lightweight

efficient multitasking

includes office 365

decent battery life

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

solid gaming performance

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) and ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) vs. ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.84 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Black (bottom), black (top), star black (LCD cover) Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, FCC, A-Tick -
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - HN015T
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