M2 Mac mini vs. 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between M2 Mac mini and 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

M2 Mac mini Pros

Reasons that M2 Mac mini is better than 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Much faster CPU performance

Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) inside M2 Mac mini has a 74% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7-6800H inside 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
M2 Mac mini - Apple M2 Pro (10C, 16G)
14,899
M2 Mac mini - Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G)
14,899
M2 Mac mini - Apple M2 (8C, 10G)
8,819
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 - AMD Ryzen 7-6800H
8,548
About 47% lighter

M2 Mac mini weighed 2.6 pounds, 47% lighter than the 4.85 pounds 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

WeightM2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Pound
2.6 lbs.
4.85 lbs.
Kilogram
1.18 kg
2.20 kg
Has one more port and slot

M2 Mac mini has more ports and slots count than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15. It has ten versus nine amount of ports and slots on the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

PortsM2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotNoYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
Thunderbolt 4Yes x4No
USB-AYes x2Yes x2
USB-CNoYes x2
Total109

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Pros

Reasons that 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better than M2 Mac mini.

Upgradable memory

The 2022 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 Mac mini since it has onboard memory.

MemoryM2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeLPDDR5DDR5
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated

Upgradable storage

The 2022 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.

SlotsM2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
M.2
Onboard
Yes x2

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between M2 Mac mini and 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
M2 Mac mini
32 GB
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
32 GB

Prices

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

M2 Mac mini Price
Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer M2 chip with 8‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, Gigabit Ethernet. Works with iPhone/iPad
Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer M2 chip with 8‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, Gigabit Ethernet. Works with iPhone/iPad
By Apple
$499.00
$599.00 17% OFF
2023 Apple Mac with Apple M2 Chip with 8-core CPU (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Silver (Renewed)
2023 Apple Mac with Apple M2 Chip with 8-core CPU (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Silver (Renewed)
By Apple
$464.97
$494.97 6% OFF
Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M2 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, Early 2023
Apple Mac Mini Desktop Computer, M2 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, Early 2023
By Apple
$999.00
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Price
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 300Hz FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, Mecha Gray, FA507RM-ES73
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 300Hz FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, Mecha Gray, FA507RM-ES73
By ASUS
$1,149.97
ASUS 2022 Newest TUF A15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" Full HD 144Hz Display, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Processor, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home
ASUS 2022 Newest TUF A15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" Full HD 144Hz Display, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Processor, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home
By ASUS
$919.99
ASUS 2022 Newest TUF Gaming A15 15.6'' FHD 144Hz Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7-6800H -RTX 3050 Ti, DDR5, MUX, RGB Backlit KB, WiFi 6, Gray, Win 11, w/HDMI (16GB RAM
ASUS 2022 Newest TUF Gaming A15 15.6'' FHD 144Hz Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7-6800H -RTX 3050 Ti, DDR5, MUX, RGB Backlit KB, WiFi 6, Gray, Win 11, w/HDMI (16GB RAM
By ASUS
$979.99

Availability

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Released20232022
Release Date
  • Announced on January 17, 2023.
  • Available on January 24, 2023.
Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
Pricing
  • $599
    M2, 8C CPU, 10C GPU, 8GB, 256GB
  • $799
    M2, 8C CPU, 10C GPU, 8GB, 512GB
  • $1,299
    M2 Pro, 10C CPU, 16C GPU, 16GB, 512GB
  • $1,599
    M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 16GB, 512GB
  • $1,999
    M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 512GB
  • $2,199
    M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 1TB
  • $2,599
    M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 2TB
  • $3,199
    M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 2TB
  • $4,399
    M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 8TB
  • $4,499
    M2 Pro, 12C CPU, 19C GPU, 32GB, 8TB, 10GbE
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Applicable Models-
  • 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
  • ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2022)
  • ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | AMD
  • ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | AMD Ryzen 6000 Series
Generations

Exterior

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Dimensions7.75” x 7.75” x 1.41” (197 mm x 197 mm x 35.8 mm)13.94 x 9.88 x 0.88 ~ 0.98 inches (354 x 251 x 22.4 ~ 24.9 mm)
Weight
  • 2.6 lbs. (1.18 kg)
    M2
  • 2.8 lbs. (1.28 kg)
    M2 Pro
4.85 lbs (2.20 Kg)
Colors
Silver
Moonlight White Off Black
Keyboard and Trackpad-
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with NumberPad.
  • One-zone RGB backlight.
  • Support ASUS AURA RGB with four modes:
    Static Breathing Color Cycle Strobing
  • 1.7 mm key travel.
  • Overstrike technology can withstand over 20 million presses.
  • 26% larger Button-less precision touchpad.
Chasis Information-Military Grade Toughness
  • Passed MIL-STD 810H.
  • Test devices are exposed to drops, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability.
  • The F15 is more than capable of withstanding the accidental bumps and knocks of everyday life.
Cooling
  • 84-blade Arc Flow Fans™
    Use varying thickness to reduce air collision and an anti-resonance design designed for high airflow.
  • 4 x Exhaust vents with 5 x heat pipes.
  • Under 48 dB in Turbo mode.
  • 0 dB Ambient Cooling.
Brand New Design
  • 4.5% smaller than 2021 TUF Gaming A15.
  • Four-way indicators built into the keyboard deck allow at a glance monitoring of key system information.

Display

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Size-15.6 Inches
Info-
  • 15.6” FHD 144Hz
    1920 x 1080, 16:9, anti-glare, 62.5% sRGB, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 144Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus.
  • 15.6” FHD 300Hz
    1920 x 1080, 16:9, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB, 300Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus.
  • 15.6” WQHD 165Hz
    2560 x 1440, 16:9, anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3,  165Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus.

Ports

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
M2 Mac mini Ports
Image Source: Apple
Back (10)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps, Configurable to 10 Gbps
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery, M2 Pro only, Optional
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0 on M2, v2.1 on M2 Pro
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (7)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.2, G-Sync
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x power port
Right (2)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Processor
  1. Apple M2 (8C, 10G)
    8 cores, 8 threads, 2.42 → 3.48 GHz,
  2. Apple M2 Pro (10C, 16G)
    10 cores, 10 threads, 2.42 → 3.50 GHz,
  3. Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G)
    12 cores, 12 threads, 2.42 → 3.50 GHz,
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.70 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. Apple M2 (8C, 10G)
    Apple M2 iGPU
    10 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores,
  2. Apple M2 Pro (10C, 16G)
    Apple M2 Pro iGPU
    16 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores,
  3. Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G)
    Apple M2 Pro iGPU
    19 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores,
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H
    AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
    12 Graphics Cores, 2200 MHz
Memory
  • 8GB 16GB
    unified memory.
  • Configurable to 32GB
8GB 16GB 32GB
4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM.
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Single or Dual Channel DDR5 Memory
  • Memory Speed: 4800 MHz
Discrete Graphics-
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 - 4GB GDDR6
    1740MHz at 80W (1790MHz at 95W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti - 4GB GDDR6
    1695MHz at 80W (1745MHz at 95W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
    1702MHz at 115W (1752MHz at 140W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 - 8GB GDDR6
    1410MHz at 115W (1460MHz at 140W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti - 8GB GDDR6
    1200MHz at 115W (1250MHz at 140W with Dynamic Boost).
Storage
  • 256GB 512GB
    SSD
  • Configurable to 8TB
512GB 1TB
PCIe Gen 3 SSD.
  • Storage Slots: 2 x M.2 2280 slots
    Support PCIe 3.0 x 4

Connectivity

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6E wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax (2x2))
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 wireless technologyBluetooth 5.2
Ethernet
10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Configuration up to 10 Gbs
Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Size-
56Wh 90Wh
4-cell Li-ion battery
Power Supply
  • 150W built-in power supply
    M2
  • 185W built-in power supply
    M2 Pro
200W 240W
 power adaptor
Plug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A.

Software

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
OSShipped with macOS Ventura
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro
  • No OS
Built-in Apps
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
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Camera-Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
Audio
  • Built-in speaker
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • HDMI port supports multichannel audio output
  • Speakers
    • 2 x Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos.
    • Hi-Res certification
  • Microphone
    • Built-in array microphone
    • Advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.

Misc

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Security-
  • Kensington lock
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • FTPM (Firmware-based Trusted Platform Module)
In the box
  • Mac mini
  • Power cord
  • 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
  • TUF Gaming backpack
    Optional.
  • P304 TUF GAMING M5 V2 Mouse.
    Optional.
WarrantyYour 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.-
MoreM2 Mac mini: video supports
  • Simultaneously supports up to two displays:
    • One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K resolution at 60Hz over HDMI
  • Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports
    • Support for native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • HDMI 2.0 display video output
    • Support for one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz
M2 Pro Mac mini: video supports
  • Simultaneously supports up to three displays:
    • Up to three displays: Two displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz over HDMI
    • Up to two displays: One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI
    • One display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI
  • Thunderbolt 4 digital video output
    • Support for native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • HDMI display video output
    • Support for one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz
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Key Features

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
Weight
2.6 lb
1.18 kg
Up to
Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G)
12C/12T, 2.42 → 3.50 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,943
Single Core
Geekbench 5
14,899
Multi-Core
With integrated
Apple M2 Pro iGPU
19 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores
Configurable up to
32GB
LPDDR5 Memory
M2 Mac mini Ports
Released in Early
2022
16:9
15.6”
1440p 165Hz
Weight
4.85 lb
2.20 kg
Powered By
AMD Ryzen 7-6800H
8C/16T, 3.20 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,450
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,548
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
12 Graphics Cores, 2200 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3070 Ti
8GB GDDR6 115W TGP

Comparison Summary

M2 Mac mini vs. 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15

Apple has released the M2 Mac mini in early-2023. It is powered by up to 12-core Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) with a boost clock speed up to 3.50 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M2 Pro iGPU (19 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).

On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch TUF Gaming A15 was introduced by ASUS about a year earlier in early-2022. It comes with an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7-6800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.

Geekbench 5 Single Core

M2 Mac mini1
Apple M2 (8C, 10G)1,93399.49%
2
Apple M2 Pro (10C, 16G)1,943100.00%
3
Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G)1,943100.00%
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A151
AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H1,45074.63%
01,943

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

M2 Mac mini1
Apple M2 (8C, 10G)8,81959.19%
2
Apple M2 Pro (10C, 16G)14,899100.00%
3
Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G)14,899100.00%
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A151
AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H8,54857.37%
014,899

The M2 Mac mini weighs 2.6 lbs. about 86% lighter than the 4.85 lbs. 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15. Moreover, measured at 7.75” x 7.75” x 1.41”, the M2 Mac mini is much more portable than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 at 13.94” x 9.88” x 0.98”.

M2 Mac mini2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15

There are a toal number of 10 ports and slots available on M2 Mac mini. That includes a power port, an RJ-45 port, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, a USB-A port, and a headphone jack. With that said, it has a port or slot more than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 that has two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a headphone jack, a power port, and a lock slot.

Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the M2 Mac mini supports up to 32GB LPDDR5 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. It also has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion.

For 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15, it supports up to 32GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.

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