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If you require high performance for tasks like 3D graphics, machine learning, or high-end gaming, and budget is less of a concern, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers premium features that may justify the extra cost. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, on the other hand, provides solid performance suitable for general gaming and use at a more affordable price, but may not match the Scar 15 in power or display quality. Consider the weight if you plan to carry the laptop often; the TUF A15 is typically more portable. The ROG Strix Scar 15 may also have better battery life, but this often comes at a higher price. Choose the TUF A15 for value or the Strix Scar 15 for top-tier performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
- 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 Scar 15 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.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 have screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, providing a clear and vibrant display for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. In engineering and design, these laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals who need accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing and CAD work are well-served. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, both models fall short, impacting the fluidity and responsiveness that gamers and 3D designers expect.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.8
7.2
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 with its powerful Intel CPU and high-refresh-rate screen offers an edge in performance for general use, and the backlit keyboard enhances usability, but its battery life is shorter and it's slightly heavier, impacting portability. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 delivers similar computing power with an AMD CPU, has a long-lasting battery, and a quality keyboard, making it a more portable option, yet the screen's refresh rate is lower, which might affect fast-paced tasks or gaming. Both devices have good sized RAM, substantial storage, and IPS screens for clear visuals, while also offering similar ports for connectivity and heat management to maintain performance.
Gaming and AI
8.3
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 stands out in gaming and 3D applications because of its high-end GPU and extremely high screen refresh rate, leading to smoother visuals, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while also good for gaming and 3D, has a lesser GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for the most intensive gaming scenarios but more cost-effective for gamers with budget considerations.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its powerful Intel i9 processor, superior GPU in the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a high refresh rate screen, is well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks; however, it's heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 which, despite having a slightly less powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and different Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, offers better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, along with very good screen quality for detailed work.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.4
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 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
4.8 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 Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$2,061
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 costs $2,061.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $2,061 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 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 | 6.9/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"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."
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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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