2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Outlast the Competition
Geared for serious gaming and rocking a slick new style, TUF Gaming
A15 is a feature-packed Windows 11 Home gaming laptop with the power
to carry you to victory. The new up to GeForce RTX™ 3050 GPU
delivers fluid gameplay on up to a FHD 144Hz display with up to 62.50% sRGB,
while the potent up to AMD Ryzen™ 7 CPU is bolstered by
improved cooling that amps CPU performance and keeps acoustics
stealthy. A long-lasting 48Wh battery coupled with TUF’s
military-grade durability keeps you on your best game anywhere.
*Models may vary according to country/territory.
DESIGN
STUN WITH STYLE
Personalize your experience with sleek bold Graphite
Black color option. A textured honeycomb design on the base adds
grip and echoes the hexagon reinforcements around the chassis.
Hairline brush strokes accent the palm area, adding a subtle texture
that looks professional and clean.
Honeycomb Grip
Textured honeycomb grip coats the bottom of the chassis. Strategic
cuts double as cooling vents.
Smart and Striking
Bold Graphite Black and sleek Eclipse Gray tints show off your
personality.
Brushed Metal Finish
Contrasting hairline brushstrokes across the chassis are clean-cut
and sleek.
PERFORMANCE
TAKE ON ANY CHALLENGE
Always ready for action, the TUF Gaming A15 excels at gaming, streaming, and everything in between. Up to an 8-core AMD Ryzen™ 9 CPU activates as many as 16 threads to fly through multitasking and more. Gameplay graphics are smooth with the latest up to RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, which reliably delivers high frame rates for a ton of modern games. A superfast NVMe PCIe® SSD up to 1TB speeds up load times, while an open SSD slot makes it easy to add terabytes more space for all your games.
Windows 11 Home
Up to AMD
Ryzen™ 7 7435HS
Mobile Processor
Up to NVIDIA® GeForce
RTX™ 3050
GPU
Up to 8 GB
5600MHz
DDR5 RAM
512GB SSD
NVMe® PCIe®
Gen 4.0
2X SSD
Slots
Visuals
SPEED TO VICTORY
Game at pro-speed with a fast, 62.50% sRGB Value IPS-level panel up to
144Hz. With Adaptive-Sync, the display’s refresh rate synchronizes
with the GPU’s frame rate to reduce lag, minimize stuttering, and
eliminate visual tearing for ultra-smooth and immersive gameplay.
Level up your multitasking abilities by connecting a second monitor
via the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™, which is G-SYNC®
enabled and supports DisplayPort™ 1.4. Play 4K Ultra HD
movies, videos, and games on big-screen TVs with HDMI 2.1 TMDS.
*Requires dual-channel to support 4K monitor with HDMI 2.0b. Please
check with local vendors for qualifying configurations.
Speedy
144Hz
display
Value IPS-level
62.50% sRGB
color space
Smooth
Adaptive-Sync
technology
Audio
CRYSTAL CLEAR AUDIO
Two speakers with four cut-outs are loud and powerful, enabling
deeper audio immersion. DTS:X™ Ultra delivers
high-fidelity audio for clear, precise sound. Virtual 7.1-channel
surround sound enhances spatial awareness in-game to help you get
the drop on enemies. Up to 8 preset modes for music, movies, and
gaming genres optimize your experience further, on top of the
built-in equalizer that lets you fine-tune your settings at will.
Optimized
Strategy/RPG/Shooter
audio modes
7.1-channel
Surround Sound
experience
Two-way
AI Noise Cancelation
technology
TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION
Advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation works for both upstream
and downstream connections, letting you remove noise from your
mic input and incoming feeds. Audio settings can even be
customized on a per-app basis, filtering specific apps like
voice chat so you can have crystal clear in-game communications
without touching game audio. Our noise-canceling technology runs
on the CPU, freeing up the GPU to maximize gaming performance.
Thermal
LASTING COOL
Comprehensive cooling sustains long-term system reliability and
extends the lifespan of your machine. up to Four heatpipes and up to three
heatsinks draw heat away from your hardware and dissipates it
quickly, keeping component temperatures at optimum levels. A
Self-cleaning Cooling 2.0 design ensures that your cooling system
stays debris-free for full functionality for the long haul. Tuned
operating modes balance clock speeds and acoustics for the task at
hand, customizable to your needs.
Self-Cleaning
COOLING 2.0
+10% airflow
WITH 83-BLADE FANS
11% quieter
in performance mode
Portability
LIVE LONG AND TRAVEL FAR
No matter where life takes you, keep a reliable ally at your side.
Lightweight, portable, and long-lasting, this laptop lets you stay
connected to the world, untethered from the wall. Its
power-efficient Ryzen™ processor and formidable 48Wh
battery combine to offer up to 14.5 hours of video playback, so you
can watch more on the move. Fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
ensures that you’ll be able to connect to the web and be productive
wherever compatible connections are available.
*Battery life may vary based on system configuration. Fast Charging
Technology is tested while the device is powered off with the
default adapter included with the device.
Charging time may vary +/- 10% due to system tolerance.
Charging time may vary +/- 10% due to system tolerance.
48Wh
Battery
Up to
13.5 hours
Web Browsing
Up to
14.5 hours
Video playback
50% IN 30 MINS
FAST CHARGING
TECHNOLOGY
Durability
MILITARY-GRADE TOUGHNESS
In order to earn the TUF Gaming name, these laptops must
successfully survive a rigorous battery of MIL-STD-810H tests. Test
devices are exposed to drops, vibration, humidity, and extreme
temperatures to ensure reliability. Dependable even in the harshest
conditions, the A15 is more than capable of withstanding the
accidental bumps and knocks of everyday life.
DROP
SHAKE
HEAT
COLD
HUMIDITY
REDUCED FALL DAMAGE
Drop tests ensure every TUF Gaming laptop can resist damage from
unexpected falls, knocks, and bumps during shipment and daily use.
To meet MIL-STD-810H standards, devices are tested to survive
short falls. Slip the A15 into your backpack, sling it over your
shoulder, and carry it with you everywhere with less stress and
worry.
*Please refer to the shock bench handling test, method 516.8,
procedure VI for the exact test conditions.
TRAVEL EASY
Any time you carry your device into planes, trains, or cars, it
experiences varying levels of vibration that can dislodge or
damage internal components. Extensive vibration testing ensures
that every part of your TUF Gaming laptop can withstand the rigors
of travel without shifting around or losing functionality.
*Please refer to the vibration test, method 514.8 for the exact
test conditions.
COOL UNDER FIRE
Whether you’re trekking out across the desert or sunning at the
beach, scorching heat testing ensures that you can always keep
your TUF Gaming laptop close at hand. Capable of operating in
temperatures up to 49°C for several days at a time, these devices
can definitely handle the heat.
*Please refer to the high temperature operational test, method
501.7, procedure II for the exact test conditions.
SERIOUS CHILL
Even in biting cold temperatures as low as -32°C, TUF Gaming
laptops keep running. This incredible resilience means they can be
taken through some of the harshest, freezing environments on the
planet and maintain their effectiveness throughout the journey.
*Please refer to the low temperature operational test, method
502.7, procedure II for the exact test conditions.
HUMIDITY? NO SWEAT
TUF Gaming laptop chassis are built to withstand humidity of up to
95% for extended periods of time, and come out through the other
side with full functionality. Even if you’re traveling through
tropical climates with harsh and wet conditions, TUF laptops can
weather the storm.
*Please refer to the humidity aggravated cycle test, method 507.6,
procedure II for the exact test conditions.
DROP
SHAKE
HEAT
COLD
HUMIDITY
Keyboard
OPTIMIZED FOR GAMING
Arm yourself with a desktop-style keyboard optimized for gaming.
Uniform RGB backlighting lets you express your own unique style,
while highlighted WASD accents give you a visual shortcut to key
movement commands. Overstroke technology triggers higher in each
keystroke for faster responsiveness and effortless control. In true
TUF form, each key is durable enough to withstand over 20 million
presses for superb long-term reliability and precision.
RGB
Backlight
20 Million
Key presses
Overstroke
Technology
Static
Breathing
Color Cycle
Strobing
Upgradeability
UPGRADING MADE EASY
Upgrading your RAM and SSD is simplified with an easy-upgrade design
that gives you fast access to memory slots and storage bays. With a
standard screwdriver, you can easily remove the screws at the bottom
of the chassis to make your desired modifications. A special
pop-open screw raises one corner of the bottom panel, making it
easier to separate. Quickly upgrade or replace your RAM, or increase
your superfast SSD capacity by adding a second PCIe®
drive.
Input/Output
COMPREHENSIVE CONNECTIVITY
Lots of I/O ports let you connect your favorite devices and start
working anywhere. Two USB 3.2 Type-A ports allow for speedy data
transfers, with an additional USB 3.2 Type-A port that makes three
total inputs for preferred peripherals. Bluetooth also lets you also
pair mice, headphones, and other compatible devices for a cleaner,
wire-free working space. Use the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™
with DisplayPort™ 1.4 to hook up a superfast G-SYNC™
display for silky smooth gaming. Hop online with 802.11AX (2x2)
Wi-Fi for fast and reliable connectivity wherever Wi-Fi 6 is
available.
Exclusive Software
UNIFIED SYSTEM TUNING AND PERSONALIZATION
Armoury Crate unifies system and lighting controls to put essential
settings at your fingertips in a single utility. Its extensive
customization options let you personalize aesthetic effects,
fine-tune game profiles, and adjust audio settings to fit your
preferences. With Scenario Profiles, you can define and custom
preferences that automatically adjust performance and other settings
when you launch your favorite apps and games. Take complete control
of your experience and make it fully your own.
XBOX GAME PASS
Unlimited access to over 100 high-quality PC games on Windows
10. One month subscription to Game Pass that's included with the
purchase of your device. With games added all the time, you'll
always have something new to play.
*Active subscription required; continues until cancelled; game
catalog varies over time. Requires Windows 10 and an app to play
PC games; see details at
xbox.com/pcgamesplan. See
xbox.com/game-pass.
AMPLIFY YOUR EXPERIENCE
Take charge with an energy-efficient AMD Ryzen™
processor up to a Ryzen™ 7 7435HS. Bolstered by
comprehensive cooling, the CPU runs on up to 45W of
sustained power when the GPU is active and up to 65W on its own,
delivering the most immersive gaming experience possible in
a laptop. Built on the new Zen 3+ architecture using
cutting-edge 6nm fabrication technology, this 8-core
processor handles demanding experiences like gaming and
streaming with ease, activating up to 16 parallel threads to
speed up heavy duty workloads.
GAME AT A NEW LEVEL
Power up your gaming graphics. Our top config has up to
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 clocked up to 1675MHz at 60W with GPU Boost, with another 15W available from Dynamic Boost for a total of 75W.
The Ampere architecture, NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX platform, combines traditional CUDA cores for programmable shading with new 2nd gen RT and 3rd gen Tensor
cores for real-time ray tracing and AI. This combination of
cores enables realistic in-game lighting and other effects,
and accelerates content creation tasks like video and photo
editing.
EXPANDABLE STORAGE
Games and apps load fast on the nimble NVM Express®
(NVMe®) SSD. Speedier load times for all your
programs means you can spend less time waiting and more time
gaming. Take your must-play titles on the go with you on the
up to 512GB PCIe®
drive, or add a second drive via the open M.2 SSD slot and
make terabytes of space for a complete collection.
DO MORE MULTITASKING
Up to 16GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600 memory makes everything
from multitasking to multimedia rendering run fast and
smooth. High-performance RAM lets you switch between gaming,
streaming, and web-browsing seamlessly. Keep focused and
keep active with no slowdowns in sight.
Experience Ultrafast Networking
Ultrafast Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) lets you game reliably at LAN
speeds wherever compatible connections are available. Wi-Fi
6 boosts network speed and efficiency, providing a better
internet connection in crowded spaces. Furthermore, with
Wi-Fi 6’s TWT mechanism and WPA3 security standard, you can
enjoy gaming with extended device battery life and better
wireless security.
Heat Dissipation
Efficient heat redistribution enables faster dissipation,
minimizing thermal throttling. The TUF Gaming A15’s tailored
system of upto four heatpipes and upto three heatsinks absorbs warmth
from the CPU and GPU transfers it away. An extended heat
spreader on the CPU further helps keep the processor at
optimum temperatures for reliable performance, even under
serious stress.
Self-Cleaning Cooling 2.0
Two anti-dust tunnels located at the edges of the fans catch
incoming dust and dirt particles and channel them back out
of the chassis. An updated design shortens the tunnels to
create more space for airflow, increasing fan performance up
to 15% over the previous generation. These measures improve
overall system stability by preventing build-up that can
compromise the performance of internal cooling components.
Self-cleaning Cooling 2.0 ensures long-term system
reliability that truly lives up to the TUF name.
83-Blade lcp Fans
Maximize your airflow with two 83-Blade fans. Carefully
shaped intake shrouds use curved edges and raised guides to
help the fans draw in more air. Once the air’s inside, it’s
blasted toward the heatsinks by 83 0.25mm blades that are
55% thinner than conventional designs, yet strong enough to
spin at high RPMs. These powerful fans amplify airflow up to
10% to keep your system cool.
With 0dB Technology, the fans switch off completely when CPU and GPU temperatures are below 60°C in the Silent operating mode. This makes cooling truly silent under light workloads. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.
With 0dB Technology, the fans switch off completely when CPU and GPU temperatures are below 60°C in the Silent operating mode. This makes cooling truly silent under light workloads. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.
Scenario Profiles
Scenario Profiles automatically change operating modes to
optimize performance and acoustics for different games and
applications. Turbo mode uses the highest fan speed and
clocks to sustain maximum speed, Performance mode adjusts
the clocks and cooling to lower noise levels for gaming, and
Silent mode runs even quieter for lighter work and
entertainment. You can customize Scenario Profiles to
seamlessly switch modes based on your preferences, or use a
keyboard shortcut to change modes manually.
TUF BACKPACK
TUF GAMING M5
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Design
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Performance
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Visuals
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Audio
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Thermal
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Portability
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Durability
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Keyboard
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Upgradeability
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Input/Output
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Exclusive Software
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Bundles
39.62cm (15.6)
- Windows 11 Home
- AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940H Processor
- Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU
- Ryzen™ AI support
- NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
- 39.62cm (15.6) QHD 165Hz IPS-level display
- Dolby Atmos
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
New
40.64cm (16)
- Windows 11 Home
- Up to AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series Processor
- Up to AMD Radeon™ RX7700S Mobile Graphics
- Up to QHD 240Hz 40.64cm (16) display
- Arc Flow Fans™, up to 7 heatpipes
- Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD, DDR5 RAM
- 90Wh battery, USB-C power delivery
- New Sandstorm paint, MIL-STD-810H standards
39.62cm (15.6)
- Windows 11 Home
- Up to GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU
- Intel® Core™ i9-13900H Processor
- Up to 39.62cm (15.6) display
- 90W battery
- Type C Fast Charging
- 84 blades Arc-Flow Fans & 4 exhaust vents
- Mux Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
- MIL-STD-810H Standards
39.62cm(15.6)
- Windows 11 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
- Up to AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processor
- Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650
- Up to 16 GB memory
- Up to 512 GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD storage
- Up to 39.62cm (15.6) 3-sided NanoEdge display
- ASUS Antibacterial Guard
- 3DNR webcam with FHD camera
39.62cm (15.6)
- Windows 11 Home
- Up to GeForce RTX™ 3070 Laptop GPU
- Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor
- MUX Switch
- Up to 39.62cm (15.6) QHD 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 Display
- Arc Flow Fans™
- MIL-STD-810H Standards
43.94cm (17.3)
- Windows 11 Home, Free Upgrade to Windows 11¹ (when available, see below)
- Up to GeForce RTX™ 3050
- Up to Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
- Up to 43.94cm (17.3) FHD 144Hz
- Dual 83-Blade Fans
39.62cm (15.6)
- Windows 10 Home (Free upgrade to Windows 11, when available), Free Upgrade to Windows 11¹ (when available, see below)
- Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 4900H
- Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060
- 39.62cm (15.6) FHD 144Hz
- MIL-STD-810H standards
