ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506) vs Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506)
2021 · $749.99 today
6852
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45)
2021 · $699.99 today
6549
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506) is better
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 vs 8GB DDR4(2.0× more)
- Battery Life: Up to 7 hours vs Up to 6 hours(17% more)
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 vs NVIDIA RTX 3050(higher)
- Weight: 5.06 lbs vs 5.07 lbs(lower)
Why Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) is better
- Capacity: 57.5Wh vs 48Wh(20% more)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H vs AMD Ryzen 7 4800H(17% more)
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506) | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 4800H | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H● |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 3060● | NVIDIA RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4● | 8GB DDR4 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 in | 15.6 in |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours● | Up to 6 hours |
| Capacity | 48Wh | 57.5Wh● |
| Build & Ports | ||
| Weight | 5.06 lbs● | 5.07 lbs |
| Chassis | MIL-STD-810H tested plastic | Plastic |
| Ports | 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet | 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet |