2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 vs. M2 MacBook Pro 13”: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and M2 MacBook Pro 13” models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better than M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 supports a larger memory capacity than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 32GB versus 24GB of system memory on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the M2 MacBook Pro 13” since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 | Unified |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
| Slots | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has more ports and slots count than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It has nine versus three amount of ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
| Ports | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| HDMI | Yes | No |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | Yes | No |
| power port | Yes | No |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes x2 |
| USB-A | Yes x3 | No |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
| Total | 9 | 3 |
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
| Ports | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes | No |
| power port | Yes | No |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes | No |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
M2 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 13” is better than 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
2022 vs. 2021
Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 13” has a 24% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7-5800H inside 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
M2 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.0 pounds, 41% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
| Weight | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| Pound | 5.07 lbs. | 3.0 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.30 kg | 1.36 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | Announced on June 6th, 2022. (WWDC 2022) |
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Exterior | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Size Comparison | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15M2 MacBook Pro 13” | |
| Dimensions | 14.13 x 10.08 x 0.90 - 0.96 inches (359 x 256 x 22.8 ~ 24.5 mm) | 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 in (304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm) |
| Weight | 5.07 lbs (2.30 Kg) | Starting at 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg) |
| Colors | Graphite Black Eclipse Gray | Space Gray Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
| Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
 Left (7)
Right (2)
|  Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| Memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM2 x SO-DIMM sockets for expansion. |
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| Storage | 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD2 x M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® Slots |
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| Fans Number | - | 1 |
| Cooling Info | - | Active |
Connectivity | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Wi-Fi | Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax (2x2)) |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Size | 90 Wh 4-cell lithium-polymer battery | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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| Power Supply | 200W power adaptor Plug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A, supports fast charging 50% in 30 minutes. | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
| OS |
| Shipped with macOS Monterey |
| Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Camera | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). | 720p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Sensors | - |
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| In the box | - |
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| Warranty | - | One-year limited warranty. |
| More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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