2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 vs. MSI Modern 15 (A4SX): Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and MSI Modern 15 (A4SX) models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better than MSI Modern 15 (A4SX).

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-11900H inside 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a 73% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U inside MSI Modern 15 (A4SX).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - Intel Core i9-11900H
8,121
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - Intel Core i7-11600H
6,451
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - Intel Core i5-11400H
5,592
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - Intel Core i5-11260H
5,320
MSI Modern 15 (A4SX) - AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
4,691
MSI Modern 15 (A4SX) - AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
3,785
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

MSI Modern 15 (A4SX) Pros

Reasons that MSI Modern 15 (A4SX) is better than 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.

Supports larger memory

MSI Modern 15 (A4SX) supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.

Max system memory size
MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
64 GB
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
32 GB
About 31% lighter

MSI Modern 15 (A4SX) weighed 3.53 pounds, 31% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.

Weight2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
Pound
5.07 lbs.
3.53 lbs.
Kilogram
2.30 kg
1.60 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and MSI Modern 15 (A4SX).

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
MSI Modern 15 (A4SX) - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Price
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz Display, GeForce RTX 3050, Intel Core i5-12500H, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX507ZC-ES53,Mecha Gray
 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz Display, GeForce RTX 3050, Intel Core i5-12500H, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX507ZC-ES53,Mecha Gray
By ASUS
$699.99
$899.99 22% OFF
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ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home, Off Black, FX517ZM-AS73
 ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home, Off Black, FX517ZM-AS73
By ASUS
$1,084.00
$1,299.99 17% OFF
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ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2021) Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, Intel Core i7-11370H, 8GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10, Eclipse Grey Color, TUF516PE-AB73
 ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2021) Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, Intel Core i7-11370H, 8GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10, Eclipse Grey Color, TUF516PE-AB73
By ASUS
$929.00
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MSI Modern 15 (A4SX) Price
MSI Modern 15 Laptop: Ryzen 7 7730U, UMA AMD Radeon Graphics, 15.6" FHD, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, Type C, Win 11 Pro: Classic Black B7M-223US
 MSI Modern 15 Laptop: Ryzen 7 7730U, UMA AMD Radeon Graphics, 15.6" FHD, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, Type C, Win 11 Pro: Classic Black B7M-223US
By MSI
$799.99
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MSI Modern 15 Laptop: Ryzen 5 7530U, UMA AMD Radeon Graphics, 15.6" FHD, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, Type C, Win 11 Home: Classic Black B7M-224US
 MSI Modern 15 Laptop: Ryzen 5 7530U, UMA AMD Radeon Graphics, 15.6" FHD, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, Type C, Win 11 Home: Classic Black B7M-224US
By MSI
$549.99
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MSI Modern 15 Laptop: Intel Core i3-1215U, UHD Graphics, 15.6" FHD, 8GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, Type C, Win 11 Home: Classic Black B12M-433US
 MSI Modern 15 Laptop: Intel Core i3-1215U, UHD Graphics, 15.6" FHD, 8GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, Type C, Win 11 Home: Classic Black B12M-433US
By MSI
$379.99
$519.00 27% OFF
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
Released20212020
Release DateAnnounced on May 11, 2021-
Generations-

Exterior

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
Dimensions14.13” x 10.08” x 0.90 ~ 0.96” (359 x 256 x 22.8 ~ 24.3 mm)14.05” x 9.20” x 0.67” (356.8 x 233.75 x 16.9 mm)
Weight5.07 lbs. (2.30 kg)3.53 lbs (1.6 kg)
Colors
Bonfire Black Fortress Gray
Urban Silver Carbon Gray
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Chiclet keyboard with isolated Numpad key
  • RGB backlight with ASUS AURA RGB with four modes:
    • Static
    • Breathing
    • Color Cycle
    • Strobing
  • Overstrike technology can withstand over 20 million pressed.
  • Keyboard
    • Backlight Keyboard (Single-Color, White)
    • 1.5mm key travel
  • Touchpad
    • Precision touchpad support multitouch gestures and intuitive response.

Display

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” FHD 60Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 60Hz anti-glare 62.5% sRGB:62.5% 47.34% Adobe RGB IPS-level
  • 15.6” FHD 144Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 144Hz anti-glare 62.5% sRGB:62.5% 47.34% Adobe RGB IPS-level
  • 15.6” FHD 240Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 144Hz anti-glare 100% sRGB:62.5% 75.35% Adobe RGB IPS-level
15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS-Level, Wide View Angle, Thin Bezel.

Ports

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left
  • 1 x USB-C
    - Thunderbolt™️ 4 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4a, and G-Sync supports.
    -USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and DisplayPort 1.4a supports on FX506HCB/HEB.
  • 2 x USB-A 
    with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
  • 1 x RJ45 
    Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 1 x 3.5mm Audio jack
  • 1 x DC-in
    ø6.0 barrel style connector
Right
  • 1 x USB-A
    with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x Kensington lock slot
  • 1 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
    Supports DisplayPort.
  • 3 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1 x MicroSD Card Reader
  • 1 x HDMI (4K @ 60Hz)
  • 1 x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
  • 1 x DC-in

Internal Specs

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11260H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.70 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11600H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.90 → 4.60 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 45W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 5 4500U
    6 cores, 6 threads, 2.30 → 4.00 GHz, 8MB Cache, 15W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 7 4700U
    8 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 4.00 GHz, 8MB Cache, 15W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11260H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    16 Execution Units, 350 → 1400 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11400H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    16 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11600H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  5. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 5 4500U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    6 Graphics Cores, 1500 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 7 4700U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1600 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
2933 MHz or 3200 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Single or Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed:
    2933 MHz 3200 MHz
  • Up to DDR4-3200 Memory Type
  • 2 Slots Number of SO-DIMM Slot
  • Max 64GB Max Capacity
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 - 4GB GDDR6
    With ROG Boost up to 1600 MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost)
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti - 4GB GDDR6
    With ROG Boost up to 1585 MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost)
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
    With ROG Boost up to 1630 MHz at 90W (85W with Dynamic Boost)
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Storage
512GB 1TB
M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 Performance SSD
  • Storage Slots: 2 x M.2 2280 slots
    Support PCIe 3.0 x 4
  • 2 x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3)

Connectivity

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)802.11 AC Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0
EthernetGigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
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Battery

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
Size
  • 48 Wh
    3-cell Li-ion battery
  • 90 Wh
    4-cell Li-ion battery
52 Wh (3-cell Li-Polymer battery)
Battery Life
  • Up to 14.7 hours of video playback
    Tested on 90Wh battery models.
  • Up to 9.4 hours of web browsing
    Tested on 90Wh battery models.
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Power Supply
  • 180W power adaptor
    Plug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/9A.
  • 200W power adaptor
    Plug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A.
65W compact power adapter
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Software

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate
  • MSI Center for Business & Productivity

Camera & Audio

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
CameraFront-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
Front-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720 HD) top mounted camera.
Audio
  • 2 x Speakers
    With four cut-outs
  • DTS:X™ Ultra technology
    Delivers high-fidelity 7.1-channel virtual surround sound for theater-quality audio with stereo headsets.
  • Two-way AI Noise cancelation technology
  • 2 x 2W Speaker
  • Nahimic 3
  • High-Resolution Audio ready

Misc

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
Security
  • Kensington lock
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • FTPM (Firmware-based Trusted Platform Module)
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In the box
  • 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15
  • TUF Gaming backpack
  • P304 TUF GAMING M5 V2 Mouse
  • Marketing Giveaway (TUF Sticker)
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Warranty-1-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global)

Key Features

2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15MSI Modern 15 (A4SX)
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9
15.6”
1080p 240Hz
Weight
5.07 lb
2.30 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-11900H
8C/16T, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,430
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,121
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3060
6GB GDDR6
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.53 lb
1.60 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
8C/8T, 2.00 → 4.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
968
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,691
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
7 Graphics Cores, 1600 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4

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