ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Product family | TUF Gaming |
| Release date | January 2024 |
| Introductory price | USD 1399 |
| Discontinued | No |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro No preinstalled OS |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS AMD Ryzen 7 8845H |
| Memory | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) or 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (supports up to 32 GB) |
| Memory slots | 2 user accessible |
| Storage | 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Storage slots | 2 user accessible |
| Display | Screen size: 15.6 inch Panel type: IPS-level Coating: Anti-glare (matte) Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440 Aspect ratio: 16:9 Refresh rate: 144 Hz or 165 Hz Brightness: 303.3 Nits sRGB: 98.5 % DCI-P3: 100 % VRR: G-Sync Screen-to-body ratio: |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Advanced optimus Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Advanced optimus Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Advanced optimus |
| Sound | 2 x stereo speakers w/ Dolby Atmos Hi-Res certification (for headphone) |
| Camera | Front: 720p HD |
| Touchpad | Multitouch clickpad, 13 centimetres (5.1 in) x 7.7 centimetres (3.0 in) |
| Connectivity | Realtek RTL8852BE WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.3 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4, PD) 1 x USB 4 (Type-C, DP 1.4, PD) 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Dimensions | W: 35.4 centimetres (13.9 in) D: 25.1 centimetres (9.9 in) H: 2.24 centimetres (0.88 in) to 2.49 centimetres (0.98 in) |
| Mass | 2.2 kilograms (4.9 lb) |
| Power brick | 240W AC adapter |
| Battery | 4 cell Li-ion 90 WHr |
| Keyboard | 1-zone RGB backlit, black (US) Standard full size layout |
| Chassis | Color: Mecha Gray Materials: Plastic base unit, metal rear lid Cooling: 2 x fans |
| Number pad | Full size |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Facial recognition | No |
| Website | ASUS |
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The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) is a mid-range gaming laptop featuring AMD Ryzen 9 and AMD Ryzen 7 processors, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 series mobile GPUs. Available configurations vary by store and location.[1] The TUF Gaming A15 is positioned as a durable and high-performance option for gamers and content creators.[2]
Primary Hardware
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Processor
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) can come with the following processors[1]:
- AMD Ryzen 9 8945H with 8 cores and 16 threads, 24 MB cache, base clock of 4.0 GHz, and a max boost clock of 5.2 GHz.
- AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with 8 cores and 16 threads, 24 MB cache, base clock of 3.8 GHz, and a max boost clock of 5.1 GHz.
- AMD Ryzen 7 8845H with 8 cores and 16 threads, 24 MB cache, base clock of 3.8 GHz, and a max boost clock of 5.1 GHz.
The Ryzen 9 8945H processor is designed to handle demanding tasks with its high core count and clock speeds. It is equipped with AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS for AI acceleration. The Ryzen 7 8845HS and 8845H also feature the same NPU capabilities, making them suitable for both gaming and content creation.
In terms of performance, the Ryzen 9 8945H consistently maintains high turbo speeds under sustained multi-thread loads. Reviewers have noted that the processor performs well in synthetic benchmarks, achieving scores of 17,785 points in Cinebench R23 Multi-Core and 1,812 points in Cinebench R23 Single-Core.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Cinebench R23:
- Ryzen 9 8945H: ~1,812 pts (single-core), ~17,785 pts (multi-core)
- Geekbench 6.2:
- Ryzen 9 8945H: ~2,692 pts (single-core), ~12,638 pts (multi-core)
Graphics
In addition to the integrated graphics, the TUF Gaming A15 (2024) ships with the following discrete GPUs[1]:
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with 6 GB GDDR6 memory, 2105 MHz boost clock, and 140 W TGP.
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 1940 MHz boost clock, and 140 W TGP.
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 1655 MHz boost clock, and 140 W TGP.
All configurations support NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, DLSS 3.5, Dynamic Boost 2.0, VR ready, and DirectX 12 Ultimate technologies.
The RTX 4060 GPU is suitable for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings, providing a good balance between performance and power consumption. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4060 achieves scores of 28,624 points in 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics and 10,913 points in 3DMark Time Spy Graphics.[3]
Benchmarks:
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics:
- RTX 4060: ~28,624 pts
- 3DMark Time Spy Graphics:
- RTX 4060: ~10,913 pts
Memory
The TUF Gaming A15 (2024) supports up to 32 GB of DDR5-5600 memory in dual-channel mode. It can be configured with either 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) or 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) of RAM.[1]
In terms of performance, the memory operates at normal transfer speeds for DDR5 5600 RAM. Synthetic benchmarks show that the memory achieves read speeds of 61,696 MB/s and write speeds of 78,716 MB/s.[3]
Benchmarks:
- AIDA64:
- Memory Read: ~61,696 MB/s
- Memory Write: ~78,716 MB/s
- Memory Copy: ~61,823 MB/s
- Memory Latency: ~92.6 ns
Storage
The TUF Gaming A15 can be configured with 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDs. The laptop has two M.2 slots, allowing for storage upgrades.[1]
The 1 TB SSD (WD PC SN560) used in the reviewed unit provides good data transfer speeds, although some thermal throttling was observed during extended use. Synthetic benchmarks show read speeds of 4,945 MB/s and write speeds of 3,244 MB/s.[3]
Benchmarks:
- CrystalDiskMark:
- Read Seq Q32T1: ~4,945 MB/s
- Write Seq Q32T1: ~3,244 MB/s
- AS SSD:
- Sequential Read: ~4,260.13 MB/s
- Sequential Write: ~3,100.95 MB/s
Co-processors
The TUF Gaming A15 features the AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPS for AI acceleration in all configurations.[1]
Input Devices
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Keyboard
The TUF Gaming A15 comes with a backlit chiclet keyboard featuring 1-zone RGB lighting. The keyboard includes a full-width layout with a numerical pad, medium travel, and a distinct pressure point.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the keyboard offers decent key resistance and no flex when typing, making it suitable for both gaming and typing tasks.[3]
Touchpad
The laptop is equipped with a multitouch clickpad measuring approximately 13 centimetres (5.1 in) x 7.7 centimetres (3.0 in).[3]
The touchpad provides short travel and a distinct pressure point, serving as a good replacement for a mouse.[3]
Webcam
The TUF Gaming A15 features a 720p HD webcam.[1]
The image quality of the webcam is not impressive, but it is adequate for casual video calls.[3]
Microphone
The laptop includes a built-in array microphone.[1]
Output Devices
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Display
The TUF Gaming A15 is available with two display options[1]:
- 15.6-inch, QHD (2560 x 1440), 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 165 Hz, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
- 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080), 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare, 100% sRGB, 144 Hz, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
The FHD display option reviewed by NotebookCheck features stable viewing angles, a brightness of 303.3 cd/m², and a contrast ratio of 1260:1. It covers 98.5% of the sRGB color gamut and has a color accuracy of ΔE Color 2.26.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Brightness: ~303.3 cd/m²
- Contrast: ~1260:1
- Color Accuracy: ΔE Color ~2.26, ΔE Greyscale ~4
- Response Time Black to White: ~22.9 ms
- Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey: ~31.7 ms
Audio
The TUF Gaming A15 comes with a stereo speaker system featuring Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res certification for headphones.[1]
The speakers provide decent sound quality, although the bass could be more pronounced. The maximum speaker loudness is around 82 dB.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Speaker Loudness: ~82 dB
Connectivity
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WiFi
The TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a Realtek RTL8852BE Wi-Fi 6 module.[1]
The Wi-Fi module provides decent transfer speeds, although it falls short of the speeds achieved by Intel modules.[3]
Benchmarks:
- iperf3 Transmit: ~830 MBit/s
- iperf3 Receive: ~978 MBit/s
Bluetooth
The laptop includes a Bluetooth 5.3 module.[1]
SD Card Reader
The TUF Gaming A15 does not include an SD card reader.[1]
USB
The laptop is equipped with the following USB ports[1]:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (supports DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC)
- 1 x USB 4 Type-C (supports DisplayPort, power delivery)
Display Outputs
The TUF Gaming A15 comes with the following display outputs[1]:
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL
- 2 x DisplayPort (via USB-C)
Case
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The TUF Gaming A15 (2024) is available in Mecha Gray with a matte, smooth surface. The chassis features a plastic base unit and a metal rear lid. The laptop weighs 2.2 kilograms (4.9 lb) and has dimensions of 35.4 centimetres (13.9 in) x 25.1 centimetres (9.9 in) x 2.24 centimetres (0.88 in) to 2.49 centimetres (0.98 in).[1]
The design is robust with no stability problems and acceptable twisting limits. The maximum opening angle of the lid is 130 degrees.[3]
Maintenance
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The TUF Gaming A15 features a removable base plate, allowing for easy access to the hardware. The laptop supports swappable and expandable RAM and has two SSD slots for storage upgrades.[3]
Cooling System
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The TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a dual-fan cooling system. The fans often operate at low speed and occasionally stand still during light tasks.[3]
Heat
The laptop produces noticeable heat under load, with moderate temperatures at the handrest. The maximum temperature on the upper side is 53 °C, while the bottom reaches 46 °C.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Maximum Temperature (Upper Side): ~53 °C
- Maximum Temperature (Bottom): ~46 °C
Noise
The fans produce moderate noise levels in quiet mode. During intensive tasks, the noise levels increase significantly, reaching up to 56 dB(A) in Turbo mode.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Idle: ~25 / 27 / 33 dB(A)
- Load: ~40 / 46 dB(A)
- Cyberpunk 2077: ~45 dB(A) (Performance), ~56 dB(A) (Turbo)
Energy Management
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Power Consumption
The TUF Gaming A15 ships with a 240 W AC adapter.[1]
The power consumption is normal for the installed hardware, with idle consumption ranging from 7 to 18 watts and load consumption reaching up to 206 watts.[3]
Benchmarks:
- Idle: ~7 / 12 / 18 W
- Load: ~70 / 206 W
Battery Life
The laptop is equipped with a 90 WHr, 4-cell Li-ion battery. ASUS claims a long battery life, and reviews confirm an excellent runtime of 11 hours and 42 minutes in the Wi-Fi test.[3]
Benchmarks:
- WiFi Websurfing: ~11h 42min
Biometrics
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The TUF Gaming A15 does not support Windows Hello face recognition and does not have a fingerprint reader.
Software
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The TUF Gaming A15 ships with Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, or no preinstalled OS, depending on the configuration.[1]
Preinstalled Software
Microsoft 365
The laptop comes with a 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. A credit card is required to activate the trial.[1]
Xbox Game Pass
The TUF Gaming A15 includes a 3-month trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass for PC, subject to terms and exclusions. The availability of the offer is determined at activation and varies by region.[1]
Other Preinstalled Software
The laptop also comes with a trial version of McAfee security software and Microsoft OneNote.[3]
Linux Support
Linux support is not mentioned in the official specifications or reviews.
Accessories & Warranty
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The TUF Gaming A15 comes with a 240 W AC adapter and standard paperwork.[1]
ASUS provides a one-year limited manufacturer warranty for the TUF Gaming A15.[3]
Reviews Summary
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Overall Sentiment
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) is well-regarded for its balance of performance, price, and battery life. It is considered a solid choice for gamers and content creators looking for a mid-range gaming laptop. The laptop's durable build, good display options, and upgradeability are highlighted as strong points. However, some drawbacks include the lack of an SD card reader, average webcam quality, and noticeable fan noise under load.[3]
Problems Summary[3]
- No SD card reader.
- Average webcam quality.
- Noticeable fan noise under load.
- Some thermal throttling observed in SSD during extended use.
- Wi-Fi speeds fall short of Intel module speeds.
Links
Ryzen 9 8945H, RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD: NoteBookCheck
Community Reception
Overall Sentiment
Problems Summary
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