The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is generally more portable with a slightly better battery life, comes with a touch screen, and has high screen color coverage which is beneficial for creative work, but is often more expensive. It’s great for those who prioritize a balance between performance and portability, alongside a quality screen for design or editing work. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 typically costs less and offers a more powerful graphics card which might be better suited to intensive gaming, but lacks a touchscreen and has a lower screen color coverage, making it less ideal for color-critical tasks. If gaming is your main use, you may prefer the TUF Gaming F15, while for diverse tasks including content creation, the Flow X16 could be better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
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 Gaming F15
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out due to its superior panel type, higher resolution, and brighter display, making images sharp and vibrant for everyday tasks. For engineering and design purposes, the ASUS ROG Flow X16's higher color accuracy in DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes it the preferred choice, providing better color representation for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the ASUS ROG Flow X16 can be less ideal compared to laptops with higher refresh rates which provide smoother motion and a more responsive gaming experience.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well-suited for general use due to its high-resolution touchscreen display with a high pixel density, making it vibrant and sharp for daily tasks, along with its portable 2-in-1 design and strong CPU and RAM configuration that ensures smooth operation. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, while also having a robust CPU and RAM setup, offers a higher GPU performance which is great for entry-level gaming and intensive tasks, but has a lower screen resolution and is not a touchscreen, making it slightly less versatile for general multimedia and productivity use.
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 F15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
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.
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 F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its 2-in-1 convertible design, high-resolution touchscreen, and AMD Ryzen CPU, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's Intel i7 CPU and higher-tier NVIDIA RTX GPU make it a strong contender for similar uses, despite lacking a high-resolution touchscreen. Both feature comparable RAM and storage, making them capable of handling demanding tasks, but the superior screen quality of the ROG Flow X16 might favor designers seeking sharp, color-accurate visuals.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
7.3/10
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 F15 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 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
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 F15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,399
$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 F15 costs $1,399.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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."
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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