The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is designed for users prioritizing a high-quality build, exceptional battery life, and silent operation, ideal for general use and suitable for lighter creative tasks. Its operating system is macOS, which can be a preference for those in the Apple ecosystem. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a larger screen with a higher refresh rate and more powerful graphics capabilities, making it better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning applications. It runs Windows 11 Home and provides more RAM and storage out of the box, but with a shorter battery life and a slightly heavier and thicker build, which compromises portability compared to the MacBook Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.0/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Apple MacBook Pro 13's screen offers high resolution and brightness, along with superior panel technology that provides sharp, clear visuals, making the viewing experience pleasant for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, the MacBook Pro 13's screen covers a wide range of colors, ensuring accuracy and vibrancy which is crucial for professionals in this field. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while it may have adequate resolution and panel type, lacks a high refresh rate, which is essential for the smooth rendering of fast-moving images, a deficiency that reduces its suitability for these purposes.
Battery
20.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is suited for general use with its efficient Apple M2 processor, long battery life, high screen quality with excellent color coverage, and portability due to its lightweight and slim design. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Dash 15's strengths include a robust CPU with more RAM, a larger screen, and dedicated GPU for more demanding tasks, but it's heavier and has significantly shorter battery life, making it less portable but more suitable for performance-intense applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.8/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.6/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.4/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Cost
$1,219
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 compare to other laptops
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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