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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is a higher-performance laptop with a better display, graphics, and overall build quality, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. Its AMD Ryzen processor and high-end graphics card offer strong performance in demanding applications. However, it is more expensive and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Dash 15. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is more affordable with decent performance for general use and some gaming, thanks to its Intel processor and capable graphics card. It's also slightly heavier and has a display with a lower resolution and color accuracy. It may not be as well-suited for intensive engineering or graphics tasks, but it does have a longer battery life, making it more portable for everyday use or lighter workloads. Therefore, if budget considerations are paramount and your use is generally less demanding, the TUF Dash 15 might be the better choice. If you need high performance for more intensive tasks and can invest more, the Zephyrus G15 would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
7.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and a wide color range, making it ideal for both general use and color-sensitive engineering and design tasks; however, its lower refresh rate doesn't suit the fast-paced visuals needed for smooth gaming and 3D work. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while also having a good resolution and adequate brightness for day-to-day tasks and sufficient color accuracy for most design work, falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its less impressive refresh rate. In both cases, the limitations in refresh rate can detract from the immersive and fluid experience desired by gamers and those working with fast-moving 3D graphics.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$1,150
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 excels in general use due to its powerful CPU and high-quality screen with greater resolution and color accuracy, providing a better viewing experience and smoother multitasking, complemented by long battery life, which enhances portability. Conversely, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while still performing well for general use with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, offers a more basic screen and shorter battery life, which may impact the user experience during prolonged tasks or when using the laptop away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 provides an exceptional gaming and 3D experience with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz for smooth visuals, along with a quality display resolution. Meanwhile, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 also delivers capable gaming and 3D performance with the Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a refresh rate of 144Hz, but with a slightly less powerful CPU and lower quality display compared to the G15.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.8
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 stands out for engineering and design due to its higher resolution display and more powerful CPU and GPU, enhancing tasks that require visual detail and computational power like 3D modeling; in contrast, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while still capable for engineering, has a lower screen resolution and a slightly less potent CPU and GPU, making it more of a balance between performance and cost. Although both laptops are similar in portability, the Zephyrus G15 has a slight edge in screen quality, which is pivotal for design accuracy, yet both share good keyboard and speaker quality with manageable operating noise..
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1440
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 Zephyrus G15 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
7.4
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | ASUS TUF Dash 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,637 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 272 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"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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