ASUS TUF A15 : OUTLAST THE COMPETITION

Asus has laptops for all intents and purposes, many of which get updated every year with the latest specs and some refinements over the previous models. The TUF Gaming A15 2021 is one such refresh as you could probably tell from its name. This year’s model gets some design tweaks, not just for looks but for the sake of performance too. Inside, the TUF A15 is carrying the new AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, coupled with 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a 90WHr battery. Now if you’re a spec nerd, all these should give you an idea of what to expect. But, for the rest, spoiler warning, it’s a tempting buffet, to say the least.

OUTLAST THE COMPETITION

Geared for serious gaming and rocking a slick new style, TUF Gaming A15 is a feature-packed Windows 10 Home gaming laptop with the power to carry you to victory. The new up to GeForce RTX™ 3060 GPU delivers fluid gameplay on up to a 144Hz display with 62.50% sRGB, while the potent up to AMD Ryzen™ 7 CPU is bolstered by improved cooling that amps CPU performance and keeps acoustics stealthy. A long-lasting 90Wh battery coupled with TUF’s military-grade durability keeps you on your best game anywhere.
DESIGN
STUN WITH STYLE
Personalize your experience with sleek Eclipse Gray or bold Graphite Black color options. A textured honeycomb design on the base adds grip and echoes the hexagon reinforcements around the chassis. Hairline brush strokes accent the palm area, adding a subtle texture that looks professional and clean.
Honeycomb Grip
Textured honeycomb grip coats the bottom of the chassis. Strategic cuts double as cooling vents.
Smart and Striking
Bold Graphite Black and sleek Eclipse Gray tints show off your personality.
Brushed Metal Finish
Contrasting hairline brushstrokes across the chassis are clean-cut and sleek.
PERFORMANCE
TAKE ON ANY CHALLENGE
Always ready for action, the TUF Gaming A15 excels at gaming, streaming, and everything in between. Up to an 8-core AMD Ryzen™ 7 CPU activates as many as 16 threads to fly through multitasking and more. Gameplay graphics are smooth with the latest up to GeForce RTX™ 3060 GPU which reliably delivers high frame rates for a ton of modern games. A superfast NVMe PCIe® SSD up to 1TB speeds up load times, while an open SSD slot makes it easy to add terabytes more space for all your games.
WINDOWS 10 HOME.
GEFORCE RTX 30 SERIES LAPTOPS
THE ULTIMATE PLAY
GeForce RTX™ 30 Series powers the world’s fastest laptops for gamers and creators. They’re built with the award-winning Ampere —NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture — with new RT Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors for the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features.
VISUALS
SPEED TO VICTORY
Game at pro-speed with a fast, 62.50% sRGB Value IPS-level panel up to 144Hz. With Adaptive-Sync, the display’s refresh rate synchronizes with the GPU’s frame rate to reduce lag, minimize stuttering, and eliminate visual tearing for ultra-smooth and immersive gameplay. Level up your multitasking abilities by connecting a second monitor via the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™, which is G-SYNC® enabled and supports DisplayPort™ 1.4. Play 4K Ultra HD movies, videos, and games on big-screen TVs with HDMI 2.0b.
AUDIO
CRYSTAL CLEAR AUDIO
Two speakers with four cut-outs are loud and powerful, enabling deeper audio immersion. DTS:X™ Ultra delivers high-fidelity audio for clear, precise sound. Virtual 7.1-channel surround sound enhances spatial awareness in-game to help you get the drop on enemies. Up to 8 preset modes for music, movies, and gaming genres optimize your experience further, on top of the built-in equalizer that lets you fine-tune your settings at will.
TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION
Advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation works for both upstream and downstream connections, letting you remove noise from your mic input and incoming feeds. Audio settings can even be customized on a per-app basis, filtering specific apps like voice chat so you can have crystal clear in-game communications without touching game audio. Our noise-canceling technology runs on the CPU, freeing up the GPU to maximize gaming performance.
THERMAL
LASTING COOL
Comprehensive cooling sustains long-term system reliability and extends the lifespan of your machine. Four heatpipes and three heatsinks draw heat away from your hardware and dissipates it quickly, keeping component temperatures at optimum levels. A Self-cleaning Cooling 2.0 design ensures that your cooling system stays debris-free for full functionality for the long haul. Tuned operating modes balance clock speeds and acoustics for the task at hand, customizable to your needs.
PORTABILITY
LIVE LONG AND TRAVEL FAR
No matter where life takes you, keep a reliable ally at your side. Lightweight, portable, and long-lasting, this laptop lets you stay connected to the world, untethered from the wall. Its power-efficient Ryzen™ processor and formidable 90Wh battery combine to offer up to 14.5 hours of video playback, so you can watch more on the move. Fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) ensures that you’ll be able to connect to the web and be productive wherever compatible connections are available.
DURABILITY
MILITARY-GRADE TOUGHNESS
In order to earn the TUF Gaming name, these laptops must successfully survive a rigorous battery of MIL-STD-810H tests. Test devices are exposed to drops, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability. Dependable even in the harshest conditions, the A15 is more than capable of withstanding the accidental bumps and knocks of everyday life.
KEYBOARD
OPTIMIZED FOR GAMING
Arm yourself with a desktop-style keyboard optimized for gaming. Uniform RGB backlighting lets you express your own unique style, while highlighted WASD accents give you a visual shortcut to key movement commands. Overstroke technology triggers higher in each keystroke for faster responsiveness and effortless control. In true TUF form, each key is durable enough to withstand over 20 million presses for superb long-term reliability and precision.
UPGRADEABILITY
UPGRADING MADE EASY
Upgrading your RAM and SSD is simplified with an easy-upgrade design that gives you fast access to memory slots and storage bays. With a standard screwdriver, you can easily remove the screws at the bottom of the chassis to make your desired modifications. A special pop-open screw raises one corner of the bottom panel, making it easier to separate. Quickly upgrade or replace your RAM, or increase your superfast SSD capacity by adding a second PCIe® drive.
INPUT/OUTPUT
COMPREHENSIVE CONNECTIVITY
Lots of I/O ports let you connect your favorite devices and start working anywhere. Two USB 3.2 Type-A ports allow for speedy data transfers, with an additional USB 3.2 Type-A port that makes three total inputs for preferred peripherals. Bluetooth also lets you also pair mice, headphones, and other compatible devices for a cleaner, wire-free working space. Use the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ with DisplayPort™ 1.4 to hook up a superfast G-SYNC™ display for silky smooth gaming. Hop online with 802.11AX (2x2) Wi-Fi for fast and reliable connectivity wherever Wi-Fi is available.
EXCLUSIVE SOFTWARE
UNIFIED SYSTEM TUNING AND PERSONALIZATION
Armoury Crate unifies system and lighting controls to put essential settings at your fingertips in a single utility. Its extensive customization options let you personalize aesthetic effects, fine-tune game profiles, and adjust audio settings to fit your preferences. With Scenario Profiles, you can define and custom preferences that automatically adjust performance and other settings when you launch your favorite apps and games. Take complete control of your experience and make it fully your own.
The 2021 edition of TUF A15 puts forward an assemblage of attractive specs. You are getting a very powerful hardware combination from AMD and Nvidia. The ensuing experience did meet my expectations bolstered by a 144Hz panel, a huge 90WHr battery, and a chock full of memory which gladly is expandable as well. You also see signs of improved thermal performance, possibly based on feedback related to the previous model. And the thing also gets a fresh coat of paint for the sake of being new.
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