The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers strong performance for intensive gaming and engineering tasks, along with RGB keyboard lighting and a high refresh rate screen, but it is less portable and generally costs more. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is more affordable, has better battery life, a slightly larger 16:10 display that may be better for productivity, and is lighter for improved portability. While both have 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, the Strix G15 has a more powerful CPU and GPU combo, making it suited for heavier workloads. Decide based on whether you prioritize performance and gaming capabilities or battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, and gaming and AI.
In general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offer displays with adequate resolution, panel type, and brightness, providing clear and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks like browsing the web or watching videos. For engineering and design work, the displays on both laptops may not cover the wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB which professionals may require for color-sensitive tasks, but they still deliver good quality within the sRGB spectrum for less intensive design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may not provide the smooth visuals that fast-paced games or high frame rate 3D rendering demand, despite the resolution and panel type being sufficiently capable.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
$838
$0
$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 A16 costs $838.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers robust performance with a high-end CPU and graphics card, making it good for general use, but it's heavier which affects portability and has shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A16.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition excels in gaming and 3D with its AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU and AMD RX 6800M GPU combined with a high refresh rate screen, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, using an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU and AMD RX 7600S GPU, also offers good gaming performance but has a lower screen refresh rate and somewhat newer components. Screen quality is almost on par, with both utilizing IPS panels, yet the ROG Strix's higher max refresh rate offers a smoother visual experience in fast-paced games and 3D applications compared to the TUF Gaming A16's balance of newer CPU and GPU, slightly higher resolution, and better screen aspect ratio for productivity tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
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
7.7/10
7.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
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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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