ASUS TUF A15 (2021) Review - Did They Fix It?
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The ASUS TUF A15 has received a number of updates after the 2020 version last year, let’s see how well this refreshed Ryzen gaming laptop does in this review! Check Prices: geni.us/CTSsWqE
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ASUS TUF A15 Review Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:11 Specs
0:31 Design / Size & Weight
0:52 Screen
1:37 Camera / Mics
1:50 Keyboard & Touchpad
2:26 I/O Ports
3:10 Build Quality
3:27 Getting Inside + Internals
4:10 Speakers
4:20 Battery Life
5:04 Software Performance Modes
5:18 Thermals / Clock Speed / TDP
6:48 CPU Performance - Cinebench
7:22 Keyboard Temperatures
7:41 Fan Noise
8:06 Game Performance Comparison
9:33 Content Creation
10:16 Storage Testing / BIOS
10:26 Linux Support
10:47 Pricing & Availability
11:05 Conclusion - Compared To 2020 Model?
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2022 update: I've also covered the newer version here - th-cam.com/video/T_cVGb0e2Es/w-d-xo.html
4:20 I was meant to say the battery is 90Wh.
Pls suggest best laptop for best gaming experience and heavy coding in budget of $1800 ...
With i7 processor, 16gb ram, 1TB SSD and with 244hzs refresh rate... AVG charge with minimum 3 hrs .....
Please reply this ......
@@koroties3984 legion 5 Pro
@@yagooatthegoat I don't want in razen bro will you suggest in intel pls
The timestamps is nice
@@koroties3984 msi gs76?
"I've had a TUF time finding it" Well done, Jarrod 😂😂 It appears it's still a bit TUF to recommend this laptop
Oh i never new this was the meaning behind this laptop lol
@@rishabh645 Dunno if you're joking or not.Imma tell you anyway,TUF stands for The Ultimate Force.
Jarrod is become a DAD with his dad jokes
Those puns are a bit TUF to swallow.
@@Procrastinatingtiger ‘lol’ at the end of his sentence means he is joking
I know how much of time and hard work is put to create this one video. You deserve a million subscribers 👏
Thanks! 😃
I've been waiting for this review as they've been available in Australia for some time. Cheers!
Thanks for the review. I have to say that I found the laptop very easy to open. I'd recommend opening it up to clean the fans every few months.
Thanks jarrod for this detailed review
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS 🙏
And we are back with another awesome review 😍
Thanks Jarrod ...
finnaly the review i was waiting thank you jarrud
YAYAYAY FINALLY! THANKS Jarod for the great review!
you are doing a great job Jarrod keep going
I was looking for this review on other places last night. Now it's in this channel. Nice.
finally, i can say that i am now using the same laptop as the subject in this video, great video btw!
Nice to know we have options 😌
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the awesome video Jarrod. I was wondering why you didn't mention the RAM speeds and would that particular system benefit from faster RAM, like what you've found to be the case for many other current gaming laptops. Keep up the good work, I'm always excited when you release a new video :D
Loving your channel man! keep going!
Appreciate it!
I love Jerrod’s videos but the best part so far is the small bit of a Linux support at the end.
Thank you very much for using Ubuntu my distro of choice. I really wish the Zephyrus G 14 and G 15 had firmware support for the keyboard lighting Shortcuts built right in, Which I know only because Jarrod’s previous videos
No problem!
Hi Jarrod! Thanks for your wonderful videos!
Thanks to you, I just ordered the legion 5 pro with lenovo summer Black Friday.
With the 3070, I got it at 1600 euros
scammed
you made a great choice its the best laptop so sad that in india these laptops are much mre pricey
@@AlluringPegasu13 pray to cow they will give u money
@@bosskelvin195 lol i know people who do it
Thanks for doing this.
I have a new FA706QR which is the 17" version. Performance is very similar as expected, but the screen is the old one. Ouch it is really bad...
Excellent review as always.
this man always read my mind when it comes to laptops.
Mew
great review as usual Jarrod.
I think the studio is too dim u need a brighter setup and the audio is very deep seems that the mic needs adjustment.
i have been waiting for this laptop from this channel. Glad you made it. After seeing the review, it's seems the thermal is my concern. although jarred said on turbo mode during stress test the cpu reach 95.6 is pretty standard, im still worry about it's longevity.
then easily go with i5 11400h model i have it and boi its cool it never reached more than 85 degrees in heavy workloads
@@AlluringPegasu13 better opt with the ryzen 5 5600h. Much cooler and yet better in terms of performance.
@@KikiDaily09 hmm I think both perform same lol
@@AlluringPegasu13 is it the one with the rtx3060?
@@iihamed711 yes
I have the A17 model with the 3060. I definitely noticed the heat and throttling issues pretty quickly. I replaced the stock thermal paste on the CPU and GPU with liquid metal and this not only cut GPU temps by nearly 10 degrees but allowed the CPU to run at higher boosts at max temperature. With the liquid metal I was able to use Afterburner to squeeze an extra 100mhz from the GPU processor and RAM (on top of the boost OC) and was getting benchmarks results almost rivaling the 115w TDP models. I plan to carefully cut some more vents and am creating a custom cooling pad/box that I can place the laptop in when I'm gaming or video editing from my laptop in order to keep operating temperatures down during extended workloads. But other than that, for the price I paid (AUD $2,000 (around $1,500 US) I honestly couldn't have assembled a desktop with similar performance for anywhere NEAR that price!
Como hiciste para subir los w de la grafica?
is the laptop still fine?
For the TUF A15, Asus should just focus on performance. They should just put a much heavier cooling system and run the GPU at the highest TGP possible. If they want to keep the weight down, just cut down the battery size. I imagine most people who buy this laptop will use it plugged in, replacing their desktop, and performance is their priority. Also, it's not portable already, so why bother limit its potential.
@@harshpatil9825 3050 is a 1660 equivalent. fucking pathetic.
It’s budget for a reason
@@harshpatil9825 this way better buy a 1660 instead of an overpriced 3050, just saying cuckooo
What do u suggest A15 or f15 ?
@@esotericallydoper6319 f15 bottleneck trash, get the A15
In MyAsus is an option to charge the battery only till 60%. In case you normally work with power supply connected, this will save your battery life. The 2021 version is also available in RTX3050 version.
Hey Jarrod, do you think they'll remove the gpu power throttling in future updates? Bit disheartening as I got this laptop recently and thought it was performing fine. But now I feel like returning it and getting a ROG strix, even though it's overpriced compared to this.
I have the exact same laptop but with 3060, i’m actually happy with it been using it for 3 months already
How much did u pay? How much hot does it get?
yeah im having the same 3060 too, and it works perfectly fine for gaming
If you use a cooling pad on the 2021 model, it's pretty cool. I'm using it since 2 months.
A15 costs 1.05 lakh in India. The F15 costs 1.2 lakh in India
@@travisbickle4360 it bought it for 1250usd here
Hello Jarrod, I know low memory decreases fps in games, but I wonder if it also affects graphics score in Time Spy? I only see people comparing the cpu score part (the most noticable) and not the gpu.
I'm waiting this video for along time JT.
Honestly, for 1200$ that still is TUF to recommend. I just bought my legion 5 with a full power 3060 + 1tb storage for 1340$, tax included. Plus it has a mux switch.
can you give a link for the legion 5 please? i cant find those specs with the price you mentioned
@@avdeepsingh9218 Canada computers has them for $1579 CAD + tax
In Canada TUF with 3060 is going for$1599, while Legion 5 and Strix G15 (both higher powered and performing) are going for $1599-1699 (depending on sales), so yeah, definitely not worth it at this price point. They would have to price it (the RTX 3060 spec) similar or less than TUF F15 (eg. $1399) to make it a good value. And honestly given the power limit and GPU throttle limit I wouldn't even consider the RTX3070 as it performs on par with other laptops with a 3060.
The legion is not available in my country India. Once here I'm sure specs will be cut down to keep costs down. So consider yourself lucky. We are peasants.
@@SF-li9kh agreed. Laptops are so overpriced here I've decided that I'll be getting from usa and getting my relative to bring it here.
Hey Jarrod, can you do a review of the Acer Predator Triton 500 SE with 3070?
Great video as usual btw 🔥
Thanks for including LatencyMon
Great review, prevented me from buying it. The screen wobbling like that and the fact that the keyboard pushes in like that looks so flimsy. Loved that you showed the camera too. Again great review. Thanks.
Is it a good starting laptop at least?
@@strynger20 buy the lenovo legion series, they are much better
@@matabate5986 what model of the legion is good for gaming I want a ryzen 7 though but I don't know what graphics card I need
I've owned a Tuf it's a horrible laptop you made the right choice
@@malazan6004 then what do you recommend al laptops from other brands are very pricy
Nice review
i wonder if the back cover and the heatsinks are compatible to fit with the 2020 version. if it does then the older model owners can do a self upgrade by ordering those
hello i love your reviews, i think you are the best in laptop reviews. i am interested to know the performance of the dell g5 laptop with i7 11800h and rtx 3060
Was considering buying this one, but I don't think so.. those temperatures are terrible! Really appreciate the channel btw, whichever new laptop I decide to buy, you can be sure I decided on it based on these videos.. keep up the good work!
Hi, may i know what model of laptop do u bought in the end? I am also concern of the temperature when looking for new laptop
@@jiakcurry Nothing just yet, still saving up.. decided to go with the Lenovo Legion 5. Can't really go wrong with that one, it's just better than the competition.
@@dro_da_mobb haha same i think im getting legion 5 too!
@@MelonScripter Right on.. well, in the meanwhile I really stopped looking at laptops and decided to invest in a gaming rig instead.. Got my sights on building the all Ryzen gaming powerhouse, 5800X3D & RX 6800 XT Gpu.. still got a few months time to get it all together, hopefully the GPUs become better available by then, I wouldn't want to downgrade it any..
I bought the last year model and changing the power management from aggressive to efficient got me almost 10 °C lower the CPU temperature with minimal impact to FPS, I would like you to test this change in this and other laptops
i got the 2020 model 2 months ago and feel very sad😣
Great review, can you also review ACER NITRO 5 2021 (RTX 3060 and Ryzen 5800H)?
I would love to see best "budget" RTX 3060 comparison between ASUS TUF A15 and ACER NITRO 5
Hey Jarrod, it would be really good if you make a full review on the Acer Triton 500 SE….will really appreciate if you do.Hoping to see that review soon
Great review as always! Are you going to make a video on the new Alienware x15 and x17 anytime soon?
I hope so, but I haven't been able to get my hands on them yet.
Does Jarrod share any infographs/spreadsheets of thermals/battery life comparisons like his performance comparison charts?
Good Review! I have question regarding upgrading ssd. what brand would you recommend? Thanks
I wanna see a good A15 in the future because I really like the design and the overall look. Just give us a good screen, optimus and better cooling. I understand this is a "budget" model but still.
Tactics by Asus to sell ROG
It's not much to ask for decent thermals even at a budget... Tuf are the worst laptops out there imo
@@malazan6004 Para mi normalmente la dell es una de las peorcitas.
heh
an incremental improvement, but an improvement nonetheless
thanks for the detailed review, Jarrod!
Thanks for watching!
I have the 3060 version, and im happy with it
Seems like a decent laptop. I have a desktop I use for editing videos in adobe premiere pro and was looking for a budget friendly option that would be mobile (laptop) to allow me to edit while working away. This one appears to check the boxes and very budget friendly at around $1450 AUD currently (this is the 3050).
still worth it? now selling for about 1700 with the 3050 model.
@@xshar4 i rate it a decent laptop. Would recommend.
For anyone that is interested i bougth a i5-11400h model with 3050.
I tried playing Cyberpunk on Medium with DLSS on Performance, i played for about 2h and i had 40-55fps depending on what i was doing and thermals were around 80-85c.
I bought it for some light gaming but i also tried some other games to test it out. It had expected fps and thermals were always around 80-85c, as for fan noise for me it was ok but when i had a friend over he said it was too loud for him so that will vary depening on person.
Did you get another stick so it can be a dual channel 16 gb ram?
That would be a TUF Gaming F15.
Being an Intel model, I can imagine the battery life is less impressive. (Intel may have better performance than AMD in some cases, but that comes at the expense of sucking down more power. That's something Intel needs to work on.)
thats clearly not the A15. From what i know A15 is ryzen while F15 is intel so…….
Ah this is the one I was looking for
This is the best video on the tuf A15 I've seen , small request can you make a comparison video on the tuf A15 and the tuf F15 pls ,tnx ✌️
You should specify which F15. The _Dash_ F15 is the thin laptop with quad-core processors, while the _Gaming_ F15 is basically the Intel version of this.
If possible can you do a review of strix g15 with 3060 and ryzen 7 ....Your review is the only one I trust nowadays
thank you bro i was asking for it because it is cheaper in India .
I was planning to buy new laptop. I confused either new A15 or legion 5 pro. Looking the price of A15 that 500$ much cheaper than legion. Make me doubt how thermal solution in new A15. Thanks jarrod, no reviewer i saw before that explain thermal on A15. It helps me a lot to consider buying laptop
If you have the money, get a Legion 5 Pro. The thermals are way better. Also the screen is way superior and sold it for me. Also the RTX 3070 is performs much better at 140W than 70 plus watts. You'll just have to deal with the large 300W power adapter. Just get a 65W PD charger if you need to bring it to work or school, but don't game on the PD charger.
What is the price of the nitro 5? if its similarly priced to the tuf a15, go for that (provided the specs are similar).
Hey Jarrod! which amd powered 3060 laptop would you suggest is the best for around 1300 USD ??
Hi Jarrod, can you have an explanation what things affect battery life on laptop? Because this laptop has the longest one. I'm curious what affected it, maybe you can have another video to explain it.
90watt hour battery, previous years use ~60 watt hour.
Previous year have option to use 90wh by using hdd slot, but most laptop in market use ~60
Nothing out of ordinary these days..
I already set my eyes on this 240hz ver. Bcuz of the sRGB% as well with the 90w battery.. good thing they improve the TUF a15 2021.. having all the hype for the first launch of a15 and ended up in dissatisfaction..
Another one is HP Omen..slick design tbh.
My $500 Acer laptop can handle 2 or 3 hours of use without charging which is suck but since that how it works for 2017 laptops..
hi man in Linux part of video from now on can u test proton perfomance for same games? (y can use system 76 with nvidia drivers) Linux stuff is getting more and more interesting.
Do a Dell G15 SE revisit review too.
If you have a budget limit, we'll, this is the best what you can get from the market,
All other models with this gpu and cpu together will just ask 50 %more from you,
I think that this device is just enough to do whatever you want to do,
And still not going to rub the bank.
How long does Asus tuf gaming A15 lasts for..on ligh uses as normal web browsing and youtube watching without heavy uses
Pls reply🙏🙏
My next laptop will be from TUF I love the art on the back of screen
did you get a ''monitor'' on top of your laptop ?
@@gretschwhitefalcon810 Screen LOL
Great one! Would you think of doing a comparison between this and the nitro in the future?
I cannot, as my TUF had a 3070 and my Nitro has a 3060. If ASUS send a 3060 TUF then sure.
@@JarrodsTech good to know, surprised the tuf beated the Omen in CPU performance
@@tuttutt772 Probably the Omen did not allow a higher power limit for the cpu in a cpu only workload, should be a missed opportunity because its thermals should keep up at least for 10 more watts
@@JarrodsTech Could you possibly get your hands on the 3080 Nitro? It's the cheapest 3080 laptop ever and a first for a budget brand
@@Supcharged Yeah I would love to see RTX3080 version nitro 5 as well, currently I have a Rtx3070 version nitro 5.
Is the heating issue of tuf is really a deal breaker? Or it doesn't matter?
I'm planning on getting one of these as these seem to be the best value for money on a budget.... how do you bypass optimus on this laptop?
Is panel power saver feature is only available on this type ? I use fa506iu but can't find that option
I got the new hp omen 17 inch with 11th gen i7 and a 3060. Very nice, it runs at true 130 wat tdp the entire time in a demanding game, tempt stays on gpu around 72-75 maxed out. Left room to oc it too.
im getting the tuf a15 amd ryzen 7 4800h 3050 is it worth it and im using it for gaming and discord
hows the battery life
Thank you
would this computer benefit from having 32gigs of ram, or is the 16gigs already near the edge of usefulness
Great video!
I'm struggling to decide between the Acer Nitro 5 with an i7-10750H or an Asus a17 with a R7-5800H...
Can you maybe help me out here? D:
how suitable is it when it comes to rendering and editing in After Effects? And which configuration is best and affordable? Can you suggest any other better options for editing in AE? I'm financially limited, hoping for useful recommendations. I'm not opting for a pc at the moment as I'm prioritizing portability
Well with that 5800H and RTX 3060 / 3070, I think is enough
Insomnium. Immediate like next to in flames) "While we sleep" just amazing.
Hey jarrod, do you think you will review the new XPS 15?
Hi Jarrod, will you compare the lenovo legion 5 2021 with the 2020?
iirc you bought both versions right?
Unrelated but I haven’t listened to Insomnium in a while, thanks for the reminder
so i bought the computer with an intel i5 11400h, rtx3050, 16 gigs of ram and 512 gb of storage for 958,59 dollar witch is a 319,58 dollar discount so i'm feeling fine with it missing some finishing touches. I live in dk btw but i still hope it's gonna be allright :D
Nice improvements. In my country Asus A15 is much cheaper than Lenovo or HP so its definitelly a nice product. Let them get rid off that gamer design and it will be a laptop I would consider.
I don't understand why people don't like gaming looks.
Personally I love a gaming themed laptop.
I understand some will not like a gaming look one but each and everyone seems to hate it.
@@Nyemku Some people like myself use it for work. Not a good look. I am a shirt wearing guy in my 30s so stylistically gamer looks just arent my style or necessary. I also work in design so I use primarily for renderings and want clean aesthetics.
is this same with ASUS TUF 'gaming' A15? or not? hoping for its 2021 version to be better
I bought this (with the "worse" screen, which i still find ok tbh) 2 months ago for 1300€ which was/is a great deal for the amount of performance you get i think
I got got 506 model, for 1700 aud, was on cleanse, with the 144 hz screen, gtx 1650ti, ryzen 7 4800h, can still play almost every game i have, cept apex, at decent detail and fps
Only downside is the battery. Cannot get through a day of school, though with sa in lockdown that's not necessary. Doesn't even last an hour on downloads
@@olsirmonkey How much FPS do you get on apex?
@@Procrastinatingtiger i can get 60+ fps with everything maxed except anti aliasing, and duoble buffering
2:22 "it's a bit smaller than some other laptops but didn't feel small when using it" I've definitely been told something similar elsewhere 👀
Jarrod, hi, I just realized that I've been watching your vids since early this year but I haven't subscribed yet so just subscribed.
Anyway, would you recommend the i5, 6 cores, and rtx 3060 of this laptop? The price seems fair but I'm not sure if this variant is future proof.
Thanks! Big fan
hi i am from india and i brought the i5 its my first laptop with a dedicated graphics and i am not that profesional but the theremals are much better than a15 my cpu never exeded 85 degrees and the rtx 3060 is the same 95 watt gpu its great although i htink 7 percent worse than a 130watt model and i liked this laptop
@@AlluringPegasu13 hi, thank you for sharing your experience! :)
I'm going to buy this next week is this worth buying? Or should i consider other type like asus tuf i7 11800h instead?
I never see the Aorus 15G XC or P in the competitive chart?
battery life of the laptop is on another planet 😂😂
Hi Jarrod will you recommend the Asus TUF A15 or Lenovo Legion 5 for gaming?
Same question.
Legion 5 i thnk it bttr
Hey jarrod which one should i go for nitro 5 5800h nd 3060 or i5 11400h 3060?nitro is cheaper than tuf also. And i was wondering about the contrast ratio nitro has 1300:1 contrast ratio in my region nd tuf has 1000:1 will i notice much difference?and for the better screen only should i go for the nitro?
on my laptop wich is the same but when i switch the noice modes it doesnt show it in screen pls help
And I have bought one for 1580Euros. We will see how it handles next week.
Does the USB type C supports video output of 120hz @4k?.
Can we switch the LCD display of old model 144 Hz to the one available in this model?
@Jarrod can you compare this with the 2021 lenovo legion 5?
Thank you jarrod, I've the 3060 version, would you tell me if I can by pass óptimis hdmi port show is attached to amd graphics, and rtx 3060 shows a conector that I don't know it's kind of rectangular. Thanks
I just find very little difference on exterior and features in each generation. Bring gamers new ideas pls
What’s wrong with the design
It's a way to save costs. They don't need to retool the factory for a new design that way
They make it look like trash on purpose so it doesn't compete with their higher end models.
It's the budget model, what were you expecting?
I guess it's kind of difficult to reinvent a plastic rectangle every single year, need to get some return on investment once you produce something and offer it for a while.
The HDMI connects to the integrated Graphics? An external monitor set up is not advisable on this? Please response.
Wait so you can't use the dedicated graphics with HDMI?
Hi, Good video, in my country i can only get the TUF A15 FA506QM (RYZEN 7 5800h + rtx 3060 144Hz Screen). Can you tell me if the TUF A15 FA506QM has a MUX Swtich and if i had to choose between the TUF A15 FA506QM and a DELL G15 5510 (I7 10th Gen + rtx 3060 120hz screen) wich one would you choose for daily gaming. Thanks in advance
can you use the type c port as a extender for more usb type A?
Brooooo nice shirt ❤️🔥
Thanks
Hey Jarrod, I will buy a laptop soon and I've decided the brand as ASUS but I cannot make a decision between F15 2021 and F15 2022. You say that the screen of the laptop in the video has a little wobble. So, as you remember, can you compare the screen wobble in both versions, please? I am planning to buy a ASUS Tuf F15 2021 RTX 3060 + i5 11400h. Is the screen wobble noticable too much?
Can you please share price of legion 5600h rtx 3060 in your country?
it's gonna launch in my country after 10 days so just confirming will the launch be under my budget or not
So can this model bypass optimus/has the MUX Switch ? I'm planning to buy one with R7 4800H, RTX 3050 for the price of $950. (Might be lower due to discounts). My final hold back is the optimus. are there anyways to disable it? I saw in armory crate software an option to turn off iGPU, but it's not mentioned in the video. Thanks Jarrod
Mux switch is not present in tuf series. You have to connect external display via type-c to bypass it.