If you prioritize gaming performance and don’t mind extra weight, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 with a newer graphics card is well-suited for demanding tasks, though it's slightly more expensive. Conversely, if you prefer versatility with a 2-in-1 convertible design which works as both a laptop and a tablet, choose the ASUS ROG Flow X16. However, the ROG may offer less gaming performance due to an older graphics card but could be more portable and comfortable for general use and media consumption with its higher screen resolution and aspect ratio. Both share similar battery life and are aimed at midrange prices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
Given the importance of panel type, resolution, and brightness, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 likely excels in these areas, offering crisp, vivid display and excellent visibility, which enhances the experience for general use and detailed engineering work. For engineering and design, this model's superior color reproduction, due to high coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensures that colors are accurate and consistent, which is crucial for professional design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate becomes a disadvantage for gaming and 3D tasks, where smooth motion and fast screen updates are essential for an immersive experience, making it less suited for those specific needs compared to models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,570
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 costs $1,570.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for general use because it offers a 2-in-1 convertible design for versatility between laptop and tablet modes, coupled with a high-resolution touch display and powerful CPU for smooth operation in a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its higher screen refresh rate and superior screen resolution, which can provide smoother visuals and sharper images. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, despite having a less powerful GPU than the Flow X16, offers robust gaming performance and is equipped with a newer generation of GPU that may handle modern games more efficiently.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 shines for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, paired with a high-quality touchscreen display that supports a stylus, making it suitable for detailed design work. Conversely, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while also well-equipped for engineering tasks with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and the more advanced Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, offers a non-touchscreen but prioritizes greater battery life for extended use and a gaming laptop appearance.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very 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
7.7/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Gaming A15 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
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 Gaming A15 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."
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X16 or the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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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