ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) vs. ASUS A409JA (EK322T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) and ASUS A409JA (EK322T). 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 TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) 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

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

ASUS A409JA (EK322T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A409JA (EK322T) 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

basic graphics card

no backlit keyboard

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) and ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) vs. ASUS A409JA (EK322T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.07 cm 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.31 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Off black Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features AI noise cancelling ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
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) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included McAfee (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) ASUS A409JA (EK322T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans -
SAR Value - 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 7.2 (out of 10) -
Model Number HN114W -
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