2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 vs. M1 Mac mini: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and M1 Mac mini models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better than M1 Mac mini.
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 Mac mini. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 Mac mini.
The 2020 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 M1 Mac mini since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 | Unified |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
The 2020 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. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
| Slots | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has more ports and slots count than the M1 Mac mini. It has nine versus eight amount of ports and slots on the M1 Mac mini.
| Ports | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | Yes | No |
| power port | Yes | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | No | Yes x2 |
| USB-A | Yes x3 | Yes x2 |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
| Total | 9 | 8 |
M1 Mac mini Pros
Reasons that M1 Mac mini is better than 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 Mac mini has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-4900H inside 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
M1 Mac mini weighed 2.6 pounds, 49% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
| Weight | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 5.07 lbs. | 2.6 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.30 kg | 1.18 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Release Date | - | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
| Pricing | - |
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Exterior | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
| Size Comparison | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15M1 Mac mini | |
| Dimensions | 14.16” x 10.07” x 0.89 ~ 0.98” (359.8 x 256 x 22.8 ~ 24.9 mm) | 7.7” x 7.7” x 1.4” (197 mm x 197 mm x 36 mm) |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) |
| Colors |
| Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| - |
Display | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | - |
| Info |
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Ports | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
 Left (7)
Right (2)
|  Back (8)
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Internal Specs | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory | Up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion. |
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| Discrete Graphics |
| - |
| Storage | Storage Slots
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Connectivity | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
| Wi-Fi | Integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac (2x2)) |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) |
Battery | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
| Size |
| - |
| Battery Life |
| - |
| Power Supply |
| 150W built-in power supply |
Software | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
| OS |
| Shipped with macOS Catalina |
| 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 | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
| Camera | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). | - |
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Misc | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
| Security |
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| In the box | - |
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| Warranty | - | Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
| More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | M1 Mac mini |
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