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Given that these laptops are similarly priced, consider the following tradeoffs: The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition generally offers better performance for gaming and intensive tasks due to higher-end components, but this can come at the cost of reduced battery life and increased weight, making it less portable. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while still capable for gaming and general use, might have a more modest component setup, which could result in better battery life and potentially better durability but lower performance for demanding applications. If you prioritize gaming performance and can handle a heavier laptop, the Striz G15 could be the better option. If portability and battery life matter more for general use and moderately demanding gaming, the TUF Gaming A15 may suit your needs better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 laptops offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness which are essential for clear and comfortable viewing. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops provide commendable color accuracy and range, allowing for precise visual work which is critical in these fields. However, their displays have lower refresh rates that aren't ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion and quick screen updates are key to an optimal experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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
7.8
7.2
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,650
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 costs $1,650.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and high-refresh-rate display that are well-suited for general tasks and gaming, but its heavier weight and slightly shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 may affect portability. Whereas the TUF Gaming A15 integrates a newer Nvidia GPU and offers double the storage, along with a longer battery life, making it well-rounded for various uses, albeit it may run into heat management issues slightly more than the ROG Strix G15 based on their respective heat management scores.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
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 Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition stands out for gaming and 3D due to its very high screen refresh rate and powerful AMD GPU, providing smooth visuals and strong graphical performance. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while having a lower refresh rate, offers a high-end Nvidia GPU and comes with a newer CPU, ensuring top-notch gaming performance with quality visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and AMD RX GPU, caters to engineering and design tasks due to its strong computational and graphical capabilities, though it’s less portable and has only fair keyboard and poor speaker quality.
Content Creation
7.7
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.3
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to have good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,650 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"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."
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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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