ASUS TUF GAMING A15

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CONFIGURATION

Configuration is the most obvious upgrade point of this new TUF A15, this time Asus continues to work with AMD red team to integrate the latest Ryzen 5000 series chip on mid-range laptops, and the graphics card is also One of the latest lines of Nvidia green team.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7-5800H (8 cores 16 threads, clock speed 3.2GHz – 4.4GHz, 16MB Cache, TDP 45W)

Ram: 16GB DDR4 bus 3200MHz (with 2 Ram slots, maximum support 64GB bus 3200MHz)

GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB VRAM (95W Boost)

SSD: M.2 PCIe NVMe 1TB (the machine also has an additional M.2 PCIe / SATA 3 slot).

GAMING

Because this is a brand new machine and the loan period is not long, so I quickly tried the capabilities of this machine through playing games, and gaming laptops!

The 3 games I choose to play are in the scene, action, and shooting genres, in my opinion, these are games with beautiful, detailed, realistic graphics, and attractive and attractive gameplay guides.

And they all have quite high hardware configuration requirements, which can also be called “hardware killers” with mid-range popular gaming laptops, even though they have been released for a while such as Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider….

So what will the actual fighting ability of TUF Gaming A15 2021 be like? You can see the FPS numbers recorded during your game experience.

Besides, I also have to add the FPS index of some other models I have tested, with similar configurations for your reference: Lenovo Legion 5 (Ryzen 5-4600H and GTX 1650Ti 4GB), Legion 5 Pro (Ryzen 7-5800H and RTX 3060 6GB), TUF Gaming A15 2020 (Ryzen 7-4800H and GTX 1650Ti 4GB).

– Game Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey

Test using the Benchmark feature available in the game:

TUF Gaming A15 2021 (Ryzen 7-5800H and RTX 3060), Ful HD resolution, highest setting Ultra High:

Highest FPS: 93 FPS, average: 55 FPS

TUF Gaming A15 2020 (Ryzen 7-4800H and GTX 1650Ti 4GB), Full HD resolution, Very High setting:

Highest FPS: 71 FPS, average: 46 FPS

Legion 5 Pro (Ryzen 7-5800H and RTX 3060 6GB), over 2K WQXGA resolution, Ultra High setting:

Highest FPS: 92 FPS, average: 50 FPS

– Realistic gameplay:

TUF Gaming A15 2021 (Ryzen 7-5800H and RTX 3060), Ful HD resolution, highest setting Ultra High:

Highest FPS: 70 FPS, Average: 55 FPS

TUF Gaming A15 2020 (Ryzen 7-4800H and GTX 1650Ti 4GB), Full HD resolution, Very High setting:

Highest FPS: 65 FPS, Average: 45 FPS

Legion 5 Pro (Ryzen 7-5800H and RTX 3060 6GB), over 2K WQXGA resolution, Ultra High setting:

Highest FPS: 103, Average: 60 FPS

– Game Far Cry 5

Test using the Benchmark feature available in the game:

TUF Gaming A15 2021 (Ryzen 7-5800H and RTX 3060), Ful HD resolution, highest setting Ultra:

Highest FPS: 115 FPS, average: 97 FPS

Lenovo Legion 5 (Ryzen 5-4600H and GTX 1650Ti 4GB), Full HD resolution, Ultra settings:

Highest FPS: 70 FPS, Average: 59 FPS

– Game Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Test using the Benchmark feature available in the game:

TUF Gaming A15 2021 (Ryzen 7-5800H and RTX 3060), Ful HD resolution, Highest setting:

Highest FPS: 166 FPS, average: 85 FPS

TUF Gaming A15 2020 (Ryzen 7-4800H and GTX 1650Ti 4GB), Full HD resolution, Very High setting:

Highest FPS: 140 FPS, Average: 53 FPS

Legion 5 Pro (Ryzen 7-5800H and RTX 3060 6GB), WQXGA resolution over 2K, with Ray Tracing enabled, Highest setting:

Highest FPS: 105 FPS, Average: 65 FPS

Lenovo Legion 5 (Ryzen 5-4600H and GTX 1650Ti 4GB), Full HD resolution, Highest setting:

Highest FPS: 105 FPS, Average: 50 FPS

– Realistic gameplay:

TUF Gaming A15 2021 (Ryzen 7-5800H and RTX 3060), Ful HD resolution, Highest setting:

Highest FPS: 110 FPS, Average: 86 FPS

TUF Gaming A15 2020 (Ryzen 7-4800H and GTX 1650Ti 4GB), Full HD resolution, Very High setting:

Highest FPS: 75 FPS, Average: 62 FPS

Legion 5 Pro (Ryzen 7-5800H and RTX 3060 6GB), WQXGA resolution over 2K, with Ray Tracing enabled, Highest setting:

Highest FPS: 90 FPS, Average: 70 FPS

Lenovo Legion 5 (Ryzen 5-4600H and GTX 1650Ti 4GB), Full HD resolution, Highest setting:

Highest FPS: 70 FPS, Average: 60 FPS

Through the FPS indicators recorded above, gamers can completely play well and stably at high graphics settings in today’s AAA-heavy games, Asus TUF Gaming A15 2021 responds well in handling. Smoothly manage beautiful graphic scenes, complex lighting, explosion, and shadow effects,…

In general, depending on the feeling and experience of each of you, some of you like the higher FPS, and some of you like the best graphics possible, so we can consider customizing the setting at Medium and High is the best.

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARK

Not only gaming, but the combination of the power of the Ryzen R7-5800H and RTX 3060 duo also brings many other possibilities to users: from quick and easy handling of office tasks, to work run 2D-3D architectural and graphic design software, then edit photos, cutting videos, …

The multi-core power of Ryzen R7-5800H (8 cores 16 threads) is very evident when I tested the machine in the V-Ray, Corona Render, Cinebench R20, and Cinebench R23 tests when even the scores were quite good outperforming gaming laptops in the same segment equipped with Intel chips.

See the speed measurement results of the 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD in the A15, you can see that it works quite well, and the speed of READ / WRITE files from normal to 4K achieves quite high results!

The boot speed of my computer from the time I press the start button to the login screen is about 8 seconds, and by the 20th second, the machine is completely “ready” for you to use.

Loading games, and applications, opening full HD folder files without covering, etc. is also fast, creating comfort and excitement for users!

THERMAL DISEASE SYSTEM

Through the process of using the machine, testing benchmarks, and playing games, I also monitor how the temperature of the machine changes up and down, thereby evaluating the ability of the cooling system inside the Asus TUF Gaming A15 2021…

In the machine, there are 2 cooling fans for the CPU and GPU, and 4 copper pipes, using the machine in condition with a 30-degree fan room, Turbo mode, and Performance battery, after nearly 3 hours of performance testing and continuous gaming I recorded. The temperature of the GPU is only around 80 degrees Celsius, and the average CPU is about 90-92 degrees Celsius.

The temperature level can be considered quite high, but I use it, the specific keyboard part is the W A S D key area, I don’t feel hot, it’s difficult, I only feel a slight warmth. Does not affect the experience, one more part is the direction of the heat outlet, the heat is mainly blown to the back.

Meanwhile, through the images in the game I captured, the Ryzen R7-5800H chip has shown very stable power, and the clock is kept high, so to have a better battle experience, we should use it in an air-conditioned room, raise the bottom of the machine higher or use other support methods such as cooling base, exhaust fan wind.

Switching to “torture” TUF A15 with intense stress tests, the machine mode is still Turbo, I recorded the highest CPU temperature is about 95 degrees Celsius, the average is still around 90-92 degrees, and The GPU also increased a bit, around 86-87 degrees Celsius.

Such a high temperature, but TUF A15 still passed quite well the stress tests for more than 10 minutes to 30 minutes, with a fairly stable clock level, ranging from 2.7 GHz-3.5 GHz, so for With rendering jobs such as editing video clips, 3D drawings of houses and interiors, .. in the price range of $1200-1500, users can refer to and consider this laptop model when building a PC currently very difficult and costly.

The fan noise is still quite loud in Turbo mode, which is unavoidable.

Laptop gaming or used for heavy tasks for a long time will have to be hot, mainly the experience and the level of “acceptance” of each person: for this person this temperature is high, the other person is normal, we must buy the device to serve ourselves, just pay attention to use the device in moderation, and about 6 months a year let her go to the spa clean and apply thermal paste!!

EXTERIOR DESIGN

Having experienced the TUF Gaming A15 2020 model, it is easy for me to realize that Asus has kept almost intact the typical details of the design on this 2021 version: 1 angular, aggressive design, with an A-side ( lid) made of metal, flat and smooth with 4 style screws in 4 corners, C face with cut lines, strong embossed stripes typical of Asus gaming laptops,… the highlights are easy to attract attracting and attention of gamers.

The hinge part of the machine feels solid and can be folded and opened many times continuously with just one hand, the top has a ledge to make it easier for you to open the lid.

There are 2 differences for us to easily distinguish the 2021 and 2020 versions: the first is on the 2021 version, on the A side we will have a prominent TUF text, add a completely new designed TUF logo and The location is also not in the center of the center like the 2020 version, but slightly deviated to the upper corner.

In addition, on this TUF 2021 version, the heatsink slot on the right side of the machine has been opened “full” rather than partially covered as before, thereby increasing the heat dissipation capacity of the machine.

The size and weight of the two versions are almost the same, only the TUF Gaming A15 2021 will be a bit thinner than the 2020 version (2.28 cm compared to 2.47 cm).

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CONNECTOR

I appreciate the layout of the connection ports on the TUF series so far that I have had the opportunity to experience (FX504, FX505, FX705, TUF Gaming A15) when almost all the connection ports are passed. The left edge of the machine, the first will not cause problems for the hands to use the removable mouse when using multiple connections at the same time, the second is that you will not need to be too bothered about remembering the location of the connection port you need which side to use.

The list of ports is quite diverse and complete for your needs: 3 USB-A 3.2 gen 1 port, 1 USB-C 3.2 gen 2 port, 3.5mm headphone jack, RJ45 network port, and 1 port HDMI 2.0.

On TUF Gaming A15, there will still be no memory card reader and Display Port port like the previous generation. Besides, the device is also equipped with genuine wireless connections at present such as Wifi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2 standard.

SCREEN

The screen is also no different from its predecessor, still the basic parameters of a laptop screen: 15.6-inch size, Full HD resolution, IPS panel for wide viewing angle.

The upper border of the machine is quite thin but still enough to equip the Webcam, the bottom border of the machine is still thick but in my opinion, it is also quite handy, because it pushes the screen higher to help users view the content covered.

Equipped with an IPS panel of a rather strange company, manufactured by Panda, when I feel the reality during the experience of the machine, I find the colors and details displayed by the screen to be quite average, not too beautiful or brilliant, eye-catching.

The sRGB color coverage is only about 65%, and the color standard and brightness are not high, in return, the screen has a 144Hz refresh rate for a smooth display, even when hovering can be felt.

Combined with Adaptive Sync technology to help synchronize the refresh rate of the screen and the rendering rate of the device, minimizing screen tearing and lag during use, especially when battle games.

In general, the screen on TUF Gaming A15 2021 meets the needs of gaming, entertainment, design, and gentle 2D and 3D graphics, at a basic level, not a professional form.

KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD

The palm rest area and keyboard frame of the TUF Gaming A15 are made of plastic, but still very solid, with little flex or creaking phenomenon.

Equipped with a full-size keyboard with a familiar layout on Asus’ gaming line: comfortable, light, responsive typing experience with Overstroke technology, W A S D keys are optimized for gaming.

In addition, the keyboard still has RGB LEDs tweaked through Armory Crate, although not RGB per key or by region, but at least it makes the keyboard more eye-catching and easier to attract than monochrome colors.

The touchpad is quite large, the left and right mouse buttons are separate for a fairly smooth press, and the touchpad surface is roughened for good grip, but it seems a bit too lumpy so the feeling of swiping is not too smooth. Experience at a stable level, enough to use, and good multi-point operation support.

The TUF product line in general and the A15 2021 in particular are both promoted and emphasized by Asus on high-class military-standard durability, which means that the machine has passed the tests of impact and drop tests, using the machine in extreme temperature, and humidity, etc.

Although not many ordinary users, including gamers, are very interested, the most practical thing they need is the basic elements with good finishing, such as a strong hinge, a screen frame not loose, chassis and a keyboard have little or no flex phenomenon… but no one wants their laptop to be dropped or bumped to test the rigidity!!

In general, after 1 week of using the machine, according to my assessment, the Asus TUF Gaming A15 2021 has a good overall finish, the design is not new, but improved and completed a few more details: the surface material is a combination of well-treated metal and plastic, widening the heat dissipation slot, the hinge feels solid, etc.

In addition, buyers of the device will have up to 2 years of genuine warranty, not to mention that they can buy an additional warranty package so they can use it with peace of mind.

SUMMARY

Asus TUF Gaming A15 this year mainly brings a strong upgrade in terms of configuration as well as heat dissipation, which is also a necessity that those interested in this gaming laptop model want, especially gamers when the RTX 3060 can fight every game at the moment on high graphics settings.