The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers high performance suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to a more powerful processor and graphics card but comes with a heftier price tag and lower battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs less and provides longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use and portability; however, it has less storage capacity and a slightly less potent processor and graphics card, which may not be optimal for the most demanding tasks. Both have ample RAM, high-quality displays, and are designed with a gaming aesthetic. Choose the Strix Scar 15 for peak performance or the TUF Dash 15 for better battery life and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 boasts a superior GPU with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a higher screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, making it very good for immersive gaming and 3D applications, whereas the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with the Nvidia RTX 3060 and a 144 Hz screen refresh rate, making it good but less exceptional for similar tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 outperforms the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for engineering and design because it boasts a higher-end CPU and GPU, contributing to much better processing and graphics capabilities, along with superior screen quality essential for precision tasks. While both have the same amount of RAM, enhancing their multitasking abilities, the Strix Scar 15's advanced CPU and GPU, along with a higher screen refresh rate and color space coverage, make it more suitable for demanding engineering tasks, even though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the TUF Dash 15.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 have screens that offer sharp images and are sufficiently bright, making them pleasant for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, their color accuracy and ability to represent a wide range of colors are crucial, which these models provide, ensuring detailed and vibrant visuals for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience, despite their decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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.
Cost
$2,000
$1,150
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 stands out with a high-performance CPU and quality display which is excellent for general use, but it is larger and heavier, leading to lower portability and shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Dash 15. The TUF Dash 15, while also good for general use with adequate RAM and CPU, offers better battery life and portability due to its lighter weight and more compact design, but it has half the storage and a less vibrant display compared to the ROG Strix Scar 15.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
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 ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Dash 15 to have good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 compare to other laptops
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
"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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