Let me preface by saying the last time I purchased a new laptop was in 2005 (Acer Aspire 3000) and while tablets are nice for on the go, my digital life was a hot mess. I needed something that wasn't wafer thin flimsy and that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I am by no means a gamer, nor do I play PC games but I was still looking for a laptop that had some heft to it. I stumbled across this one mainly because it was suggested by amazon and the price seemed right even though its a 2021 model. After reading reviews and comparing bewteen this and the similar price/spec Acer Nitro, I chose this one because upgrading the RAM and adding an additional SSD drive wouldn't require a doctorate in computer science. As far as upgrades are concerned I also purchased the crucial 64GB (2x32gb) set as well as a 2TB Crucial NVMe SSD drive when I ordered this as mentioned by an earlier reviewer. The install took all of 10 minutes to pop the back cover off and slip in the new RAM/SSD modules and I was ready to fire this baby up. I figured I would just max the RAM (64GB) and beef up the storage and be done with it so opening the back cover wouldn't be necessary any time soon. Initial setup was pretty straightforward with Windows 11 and once I got to the home screen I got into the settings and performed all the necessary windows updates as well as the updates for the bundled Asus graphics software. Aside from the McAfee antivirus and the Microsoft 365 trial programs, there was no other bloatware to be found. Once those were uninstalled I was able to customize settings to my liking. The laptop comes as advertised, I wasn't expecting 15 USB ports on this nor do I require that many. The keyboard is very nice and is a full size with a slightly smaller than normal 10 key number pad. Keys are nice and clicky, not mechanical but also not a mushy membrane either. The backlit keys are a nice touch and can be customised to your liking as long as it's all the same color. It has about four different modes for pulsing lights or strobe or just on always. The trackpad is great and has the physical right and left mouse buttons and it is mostly centered so you dont brush the trackpad when typing. Out of curiousity I tried the online benchmark test to see how this machine ranked, and surprisingly with the RAM upgrade it ranked in the 92 percentile range (see photos) and the graphics were very smooth ranging anywhere from high 60's to 130 FPS on ultra settings. As mentioned I am not a PC gamer but hopefully this information will be helpful for those that do partake. I may run some console emulators at some point, but for now I'll just be enjoying the soft glow from the keyboard lighting.

This laptop runs very fast, I can play all the games I like with no issue. I am not a big gamer but it runs The Sims 2, The Sims 4, Wizard101, Dreamlight Valley, and Stardew Valley perfectly on high settings. I mainly use it for those games as well as being a youtube machine. I do all my homework on it as well and I have not had any issues running my various Microsoft products, photoshop, or video editing software. I've owned the laptop for 6 months at this point. I think this laptop is a great value. The battery life is not great but gaming laptops usually aren't. I can get maybe 2-3 hours use not charging. It is very portable though, easily fits in my backpack along with the charger.

The first thing that caught my attention was the robust and attractive design of the laptop. The quality construction is evident from the moment you take it out of the box. The aluminum chassis gives it a premium feel, and the details on the RGB backlit keyboard are simply stunning. The 15.6-inch screen is sharp and vibrant, providing an immersive viewing experience. In terms of performance, this laptop is no slouch. Equipped with a powerful Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, it handles the most demanding games with ease. I've tried AAA titles and online multiplayer games, and the fluidity and quality of the graphics are exceptional. The loading speed is fast, and the system's responsiveness is remarkable, which significantly improves the gaming experience. Refrigeration is another strong point. The dual cooling system keeps temperatures under control even during intensive gaming sessions, helping to avoid the dreaded throttling and ensuring consistent performance over time. The battery life is surprising for a gaming laptop. Although I didn't expect it to last long due to the powerful hardware, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 exceeded my expectations. I can enjoy several hours of gaming before having to look for an outlet, which is a big plus for those who carry their laptop everywhere. As for storage, the combination of SSD and HDD offers the best of both worlds: fast boot speed and plenty of storage capacity for games, files, and programs.

Purchased for my son who asked for a gaming laptop. Very fast, sleek design, great battery life, works perfectly! No lag, great graphics! Perfect for those looking for a good gaming laptop on a lower budget!

Its a fast PC for the price. I am going to purchase more Ram as 8gb isn't quite enough. Other than that I like the extra ssd slot, and the durability.. Over all glad I made the purchasr