ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

efficient cooling system

affordable price point

durable build quality

fast refresh rate display

heavyweight design

average battery life

modest speaker quality

limited color accuracy

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

adequate connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Mecha grey Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, WideView, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 780M AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Dual speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 2 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4/DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home No operating system
Software Included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507XI) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans System password
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number LP013W -
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