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Asus TUF Gaming F15 Review: The ultimate gaming laptop in 2023

Asus TUF Gaming F15 Review
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The Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZC4-HN002 laptop exemplifies the excellent renewal that the range of references for gamers with adjusted prices such as the Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506LH-HN129T has received . A line of devices dedicated to extreme gaming that is not satisfied with updating the components at the pace of the market, but you will see that it also receives a facelift in its appearance. Join us to find out how the Asus TUF Gaming F15 series released during 2022 changes .

Design and screen of the Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZC4-HN002

The FX507ZC4-HN002 reference from ASUS preserves that essence that has distinguished the products of the TUF family since its inception , but optimizes its design with the aim of improving its portability . In fact, the manufacturer does not renounce the combative character of this range, and thus you find an attractive laptop with a marked gaming style .

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The punchy TUF Gaming F15 laptop FX507ZC4-HN002 from Asus

A team born for combat

It is obligatory to emphasize that all the models in the The Ultimate Force ( TUF ) range are focused on durability . Thus, the appearance of the FX507ZC4-HN002 gives you a deep impression of strength . It is a laptop built for heavy use . For this reason, it bears the MIL-STD-810H military category seal that guarantees the resistance of the product against  falls , vibrations , humidity and extreme temperatures .

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2022 design scales down the laptop and refreshes the look of the previous generation

Asus has modified the chassis for the TUF gaming family in 2022 . As a result, you find a more compact team , specifically 4.5% smaller than its predecessors. The logo of the range is also renewed , becoming embossed or sculpted by laser . Of the two possible finishes, the reference in question sports the so-called Mecca Grey , with the aforementioned relief on the lid. The notebook weighs 2.2 Kg , and measures 354 x 251 x 22.4 ~ 24.9 mm .

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A cooling system that keeps equipment cool and stable when you demand the most from it

Keyboard for gamers

Don’t think that compressing team size is counterproductive to your game. Well, contrary to what you might imagine, the manufacturer has managed to keep the full-size keyboard . And what is most incredible, they integrate a much larger touchpad , 26% larger , which also boasts details inspired by the anime .

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Gaming-optimized keyboard with RGB backlighting

But although all that is very interesting, let’s move on to what really matters. I mean, what kind of keyboard does the computer have? Well, luckily, one optimized for games , which is what corresponds in this case. Asus knows what it is doing, and has a desktop design , being the ones that give you the best results. Of course, its keys are RGB backlit ; And be careful, the WASD key group is highlighted so that you can locate them more precisely. Note that it is an element with Overstroke technology , and therefore, capable of registering the keystrokes faster so that your control is comfortable and very effective. Also, it is very likely that you will get bored before the computer has a problem with the keyboard, since it is built to exceed 20 million keystrokes .

Really, really fast screen

Possibly, as a gamer, action titles will go for you. If so, you will love the 15.6-inch Full HD panel of this model for its 144 Hz . A high refresh rate that is also synchronized with the GPU frequency , thanks to Adaptive-Sync , so that lag is reduced , stutter is minimized , and other graphical problems are avoided.

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The fast screen that shows images without blur in your games

Technical details of the Asus FX507ZC4-HN002

You have before you a laptop with innate conditions for electronic entertainment based on the modern combination of processor and graphics  unit provided by Asus . Nothing better for a TUF Gaming F15 device , which wants to make you enjoy video games, than mounting a twelfth generation Intel like the Core™ i7-12700H . Endowed with 14 cores, six of them for performance, and frequencies of up to 4.7 GHz , it is undoubtedly the strength on which the device grows. By being accompanied by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card , with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, and powered by 16 GB of DDR5 RAM at 4800 MHz , it can be said without fear that you are facing a very reliable gaming platform.

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Winning Intel and NVIDIA Combo

Asus TUF Gaming F15 connectivity

At the end point we emphasize the connection options included in the FX507ZC4-HN002 . And the truth is that they are the icing on the cake for a very good product, having USB 3.2 ports , HDMI 2.0b output , and even Thunderbolt 4 . Or an excellent wireless system, made up of the great Wi-Fi 802.11ax standard and Bluetooth 5.2 .

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Options to connect all kinds of peripherals with the best performance

Conclusion

The Asus FX507ZC4-HN002 laptop is a bulwark on which to assert your status as an established gamer . We see in this model a configuration of guarantees orchestrated by a sensational Intel processor whose gaming potential is the object of admiration. Just like the effective NVIDIA graphics , with its technology always marking the evolution of video games. Of course, the product more than meets what you can demand from a gaming range device , sporting a unique rock-hard combative design .

 

PROS:

  • fast screen
  • Military tough design.
  • Gaming keyboard.
  • Well balanced setup.

CONS:

  • It does not come with an operating system.
  • Short storage space

 

Specifications:

Here is a summary table with all the technical details and extras of the Asus FX507ZC4-HN002 :

ASUS TUF GAMING F15 FX507ZC4-HN002
DESIGN
Dimensions 35.4 x 25.1 x 2.24 ~ 2.49cm
Weight 2.2kg
Color Mecca Gray
SCREEN
screen technology
  • IPS Backlit LED / 144Hz
  • sRGB: 62.5% / Adobe: 47.34%
  • Adaptive-Sync / MUX Switch + Optimus
Dimension 39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal / 16:9 aspect ratio
Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080)
PERFORMANCE
CPU Intel® Core™ i7-12700H (up to 4.70 GHz frequency, 24 MB cache, 6 P cores and 8 E cores)
CPU TDP 45W
GPUs NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3050 4GB GDDR6
RAM 16 GB DDR5 4800 Mhz (expandable up to 32 GB)
STORAGE
Ability 512 GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
card reader No
Optical unit No
KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD
Spanish keyboard Yes, chiclet style with independent number keys
Backlight keyboard Yes RGB
Multi-gesture touchpad Yeah
OS
OS version no operating system
CAMERA
Brand and model/Resolution HD 720p
BATTERY
Guy polymers
Ability 4 cells and 56 Wh
CONNECTION PORTS
  • 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • HDMI 2.0b
  • Thunderbolt™ 4 supports DisplayPort™
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, DisplayPort / G-SYNC compatible
  • RJ45
CONNECTIVITY
Wifi Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2×2
LAN gigabit
Bluetooth 5.2
AUDIO
  • 2-speaker system and integrated array microphone
  • Dolby Atmos
  • High Resolution Certification
  • AI noise cancellation technology
OTHER FEATURES AND DETAILS
Feeding 200 W AC power adapter
Endurance Military standard MIL-STD-810H
Refrigeration
  • 84-Blade Arc Flow™ Fans
  • Multiple outlets and heat pipes

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