ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) 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 F15 (FX507ZU4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

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 F15 (FX507ZU4) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.24 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 F15 (FX507ZU4) 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 Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) 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 F15 (FX507ZU4) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Dual speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, mini LED backlit, ASUS Overstroke technology Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 F15 (FX507ZU4) 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 F15 (FX507ZU4) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution 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
Model Number LP040W -
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