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ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6" 2880x1620 OLED 120Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 2TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 24GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6 |
| Other | Keyboard German. |
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Full specifications of ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X
| Reference / Part Number | 90NB15E3-M00340 |
|---|---|
| Release date | March 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Earl Gray |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2880 x 1620 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Wide Quad HD+ |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | 285H |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Performance cores | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 2 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,5 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 2,5 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,9 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 2,7 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 1000 MHz |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor base power | 45 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 115 W |
Neural processor unit (NPU)
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
|---|---|
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML,ONNX RT,OpenVINO,WebNN,Windows ML |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
Memory
| Internal memory | 24 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory form factor | On-board + SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| M.2 SSD size | 2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Arc 140T |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 6 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Arc Graphics |
Audio
| Audio system | Smart Amp |
|---|---|
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy cover |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Wi-Fi data rate (max) | 54 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| MIMO type | Single User MIMO |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Wheel pad |
| Keyboard language | German |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 75 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 200 W |
|---|---|
| AC adapter output voltage | 20 V |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Security
| Windows Hello | Yes |
|---|---|
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 1,8 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 355,7 mm |
| Depth | 235,3 mm |
| Height | 19,9 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X like?
It carries a 15.6" 2880x1620 OLED 120Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X have?
It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X be upgraded?
Yes: it has 1 memory slot.
Which operating system does the ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X weigh?
It weighs 1,8 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the ASUS Vivobook N6506CU-MA012X released?
Its release date is March 2025, 1 year ago.