ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506
- CPU:
- Ryzen 7 5800H
- GPU:
- RTX 3060
- Display:
- 15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz-240Hz
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Manufacturer: ASUS Last updated: 2026-09-23
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ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506 (Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060, 16GB) Review
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506 with AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 15.6-inch FHD IPS display available up to 240Hz.
A budget-focused durability-tested (MIL-STD-810H) gaming chassis, the 2021 FA506 generation paired Ryzen 5000-series mobile CPUs with Ampere GPUs at a lower price than ASUS's premium ROG line. Distinct chassis generation from the newer FA507 (Ryzen 7000-series) already in this catalog.
Overview
The FA506 undercuts ROG-branded ASUS gaming laptops on price while sharing much of the same internal hardware, at the cost of a plainer chassis design and fewer premium materials.
Screen replacement note
The 240Hz FHD configuration of this chassis is commonly fitted with a Sharp LQ156M1JW26 panel (40-pin eDP), part of the same LQ156M1JW family used across several ASUS gaming laptops of this era.
Specifications
Identity and variant
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | TUF Gaming A15 |
| Series ID | asus-tuf-gaming-a15-fa506 |
| Chassis Code | FA506 |
| Region Sold | Global |
Class and platform
| Laptop Class | Gaming |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2021 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
Processor
| CPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | Ryzen 7 5800H |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
Sustained power
| Sustained Power Source | Not Measured |
|---|---|
| Power Adapter Wattage | 180 W |
Graphics
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| GPU Model | GeForce RTX 3060 |
| VRAM | 6 GB |
| GPU Max Graphics Power | 130 W |
| Graphics Switching | Optimus |
Memory
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | DDR4 |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Soldered | No |
| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB |
Upgradability
| RAM Slots | 2 |
|---|---|
| RAM Slots Free | 0 |
| Storage Slots | 2 |
| Storage Slots Free | 1 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Storage Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| SATA Bay Present | No |
Storage as shipped
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Display Size | 15.6 inches |
|---|---|
| Resolution Width | 1920 px |
| Resolution Height | 1080 px |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Touchscreen | No |
Battery and ports
| Battery Capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt Support | None |
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 |
Provenance
| Source URL | https://www.asus.com/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-a15-2021/ |
|---|
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Budget-conscious gamers wanting high refresh rate
Not for
- Buyers wanting a premium chassis or Thunderbolt support