The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is more expensive and offers higher performance for intensive gaming and engineering tasks with a more powerful CPU and GPU, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is more affordable and lighter, with longer battery life for better portability and it also has a screen with a taller aspect ratio, but it has a less powerful GPU and CPU, which means it may not handle demanding tasks as well. If portability and battery life are priorities over top-tier performance, the TUF Gaming A16 could be the better choice, while the ROG Strix Scar 15 is suited for those requiring peak performance and who can manage with less portability. 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 Gaming A16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 stands out for intensive gaming and 3D applications with its higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a far smoother high refresh rate display for a more immersive experience. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, while also equipped for gaming with an AMD RX 7600S GPU, offers a lower refresh rate which may not be as fluid for fast-paced games but could provide a better balance between performance and expense.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 leads in engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, which offers superior performance needed for intensive tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, which has an AMD Ryzen 7 and AMD GPU, making it better for portability and longer use away from an outlet, albeit with less raw power for demanding software.
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 Scar 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text, images, and videos clear and easy to view. When it comes to engineering and design, the color accuracy enabled by the incorporation of wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB allows for precise color work on both laptops. However, the lower refresh rates on these laptops detract from the experience in 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion representation is crucial for optimal performance and visual fluidity.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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 Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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.
Cost
$2,000
$838
$0
$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 Gaming A16 costs $838.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
5.0 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 Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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 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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