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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506: Comparison

ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS vs TUF Gaming A15 FA506: the vram difference

Vram is where these two genuinely part company, ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS 8 GB against TUF Gaming A15 FA506 6 GB, a 25% lead for ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS.

ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS vs TUF Gaming A15 FA506: which one fits your build

The ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS is the one to take for competitive/esports gaming prioritizing frame rate, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting higher resolution over refresh rate. Buy the TUF Gaming A15 FA506 for budget-conscious gamers wanting high refresh rate, though it is not built for buyers wanting a premium chassis or Thunderbolt support. Our rating of the ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS (7.5/10): the ROG Strix Scar 15 pairs a Core i7-10875H with a GeForce GTX or RTX 20 series GPU, 16GB of DDR4 and a 15.6 inch 1080p IPS screen at 240Hz. A 1TB drive with a free second SSD slot make it a fast option for competitive esports play. The 2020 platform is dated, and there is no Thunderbolt. At 2.35 kg with a 66Wh battery, it is heavy and best used plugged in. The 1080p resolution also trades sharpness for frame rate.

What ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS and TUF Gaming A15 FA506 have in common

Where they agree, they agree completely, region sold, laptop class, operating system, cpu cores and sustained power source included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 24 further specifications as well.

Read the full breakdown: Best Laptops for Counter-Strike 2: The GPU Is Not the Problem, the Panel Is

Frequently asked questions

Do the ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS and TUF Gaming A15 FA506 differ on series id?

Yes. Series ID reads asus-rog-strix-scar-15-g532 on the ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS versus asus-tuf-gaming-a15-fa506 on the TUF Gaming A15 FA506.

Is the GPU Brand the same on the ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS and TUF Gaming A15 FA506?

It is. Both are listed at NVIDIA, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    ASUS
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    ASUS
  • Series

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    ROG Strix SCAR 15
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    TUF Gaming A15
  • Series ID

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    asus-rog-strix-scar-15-g532
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    asus-tuf-gaming-a15-fa506
  • Chassis Code

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    G532LWS
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    FA506
  • Region Sold

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    Global
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    Global
  • Laptop Class

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    Gaming
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    Gaming
  • Release Year

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    2020
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    2021
  • Operating System

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    Windows 11 Home
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    Windows 11 Home
  • Weight

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    2.35 kg
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    2.3 kgBest
  • CPU Brand

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    Intel
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    AMD
  • CPU Model

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    Core i7-10875H
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    Ryzen 7 5800H
  • CPU Cores

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    8
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    8
  • Sustained Power Source

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    Not Measured
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    Not Measured
  • Power Adapter Wattage

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    240 WBest
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    180 W
  • GPU Brand

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    NVIDIA
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    NVIDIA
  • GPU Model

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    GeForce RTX 2070 Super
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    GeForce RTX 3060
  • VRAM

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    8 GB
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    6 GB-25%
  • GPU Max Graphics Power

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    115 W
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    130 W
  • Graphics Switching

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    Optimus
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    Optimus
  • RAM Capacity

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    16 GB
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    16 GB
  • RAM Type

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    DDR4
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    DDR4
  • Memory Form Factor

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    SO-DIMM
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    SO-DIMM
  • Memory Soldered

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    No
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    No
  • Max RAM Supported

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    32 GB
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    32 GB
  • RAM Slots

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    2
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    2
  • RAM Slots Free

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    0
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    0
  • Storage Slots

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    2
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    2
  • Storage Slots Free

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    1
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    1
  • Storage Form Factor

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    M.2 2280
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    M.2 2280
  • Storage Interface

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    PCIe 3.0 x4
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    PCIe 3.0 x4
  • SATA Bay Present

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    No
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    No
  • Storage Capacity

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    1000 GBBest
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    512 GB
  • Storage Type

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    NVMe SSD
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    NVMe SSD
  • Display Size

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    15.6 inches
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    15.6 inches
  • Resolution Width

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    1920 px
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    1920 px
  • Resolution Height

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    1080 px
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    1080 px
  • Refresh Rate

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    240 Hz
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    240 Hz
  • Panel Type

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    IPS
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    IPS
  • sRGB Coverage

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    100 %
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    100 %
  • Touchscreen

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    No
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    No
  • Battery Capacity

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    66 Wh
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    90 WhBest
  • Thunderbolt Support

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    None
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    None
  • WiFi Standard

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
    WiFi 6
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
    WiFi 6

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB) and the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 240 Hz).

    Choose ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWSASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
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    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS

    7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

    The ROG Strix Scar 15 pairs a Core i7-10875H with a GeForce GTX or RTX 20 series GPU, 16GB of DDR4 and a 15.6 inch 1080p IPS screen at 240Hz.

    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506

    7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

    The TUF Gaming A15 uses a Ryzen 7 5800H with an RTX 30 series GPU and 6GB of VRAM.

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