Overview
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506NCR-HN054W is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS processor, NVIDIA RTX 3050 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. Customer reviews highlight excellent performance and gaming capability, sturdy build, but note mixed battery life and sound quality.
Key Features & Specifications
- AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS processor (3.1GHz, up to 4.5GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads).
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 laptop GPU with 4GB GDDR6, up to 60W TGP.
- 16GB DDR5 RAM (expandable up to 32GB), 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
- 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 144Hz anti-glare display, 250 nits brightness.
- RGB backlit keyboard (1-zone), 48WHr battery, fast charging (0-50% in 30 mins).
- Windows 11 Home installed; weighs 2.3 kg; military-grade durability.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI 2.1, multiple USB ports.
- Included: Laptop, adapter, user manuals.
Pricing, Offers & Warranty
- Current price: ₹64,990 (23% off from M.R.P. ₹83,990); EMI and no-cost EMI options available.
- Up to ₹1,949 cashback or bank offers with select cards.
- 1-year global and onsite ASUS warranty; extended and total protection plans offered.
- Device setup and paid installation services available.
Customer Review Highlights
- Build quality is praised for its sturdiness and military-grade rating.
- Performance is fast for multitasking, coding, and gaming; no lag with 16GB RAM.
- Handles games like Valorant, GTA V, and FIFA at medium to high settings.
- Display quality and refresh rate are considered good for gaming; some wish for higher outdoor brightness.
- Battery life experiences vary, from 3 to 6 hours; fast charging is appreciated.
- Sound quality is mixed, with some reporting poor speaker experience or fan noise.
- Some users report issues: screen flickering during charging, fast battery drain, and moderate heat during heavy gaming.
Pros & Cons (from Reviews)
- Pros: Excellent value, strong overall performance, smooth gaming, fast SSD, durable build, ergonomic keyboard.
- Cons: Possible battery and charging issues, average webcam and speakers, some thermal concerns under load, minor fan noise, relatively heavy.
Recommendations / Advice
- Suitable for gamers, students, and developers seeking high performance on a budget.
- Consider using a laptop stand for better ventilation during gaming.
- Customers experiencing charging or screen flicker issues are advised to contact ASUS support.
- Not ideal for those prioritizing portability or outstanding battery life.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- Consistent issue reports about charging/screen flicker and battery performance may warrant pre-purchase inquiry or confirmation from seller/support.
- Audio and webcam quality may not meet the needs of content creators relying on these features.