The ASUS ROG Flow X16, which is generally more expensive, has a high-resolution touchscreen and a stronger battery, making it suitable for those who want a premium laptop for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, or engineering. It's slightly heavier and less portable than the ASUS TUF Dash 15, which is usually less expensive, has a standard resolution non-touchscreen, and a smaller battery. If price and portability are more important and if you need a laptop for general gaming or use, the TUF Dash 15 could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design use with its sharp display that boasts higher resolution, better color coverage, and touchscreen functionality, along with superior processing power from its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, making it well suited for demanding tasks. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while also equipped with a capable Intel i7 CPU and the same type of GPU, offers less storage space and a lower resolution screen without touchscreen capabilities, which translates to good, though not as high-caliber, performance for engineering and design applications.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a superior screen for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, alongside a wide color gamut that ensures vivid and accurate color reproduction. For those tasks, such as graphic design and video editing, these features are more critical than refresh rate. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the Flow X16's screen may not deliver the smooth visuals that fast-paced games or 3D rendering require, making it less ideal for these purposes compared to laptops with higher refresh rate displays.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good 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.
Cost
$1,300
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well-suited for general use with a high-quality touch-enabled display, ample storage, powerful CPU and considerable RAM, balanced by moderate portability and battery life. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while also featuring a strong CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, offers less storage and a standard display but excels with better battery life and is slightly more portable.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both come with Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, lending them strong gaming and 3D capabilities; however, the Flow X16 stands out with a higher screen refresh rate suitable for smoother gameplay and creative work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
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
7.7/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"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 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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