ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15. 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 VivoBook 15 (M513IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good graphic capabilities

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited viewing angles

no backlit keyboard

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Review

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

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

reasonable price point

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Black (bottom), black (top), bespoke black (LCD cover) Mecha grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 250 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, NanoEdge display, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4700U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password System password
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) 7.3 (out of 10)
Model Number BQ483T -
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