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If you need a laptop for intensive gaming or high-end engineering tasks, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a more powerful GPU and a faster processor, which will deliver smoother performance though at a higher price. However, if budget is a concern and you still want good performance for gaming and general engineering work, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is less expensive and will suffice. The ROG Zephyrus G15 also boasts a higher resolution and more color-accurate screen, which is beneficial for content creation. For portability, both have similar weights, but the TUF A16 offers slightly better battery life. While both are gaming laptops, the ROG has a more premium appearance. If you often use multiple external displays, both laptops offer ample connectivity options. 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 Gaming A16
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ROG Zephyrus G15 likely offers a higher resolution and brighter display, enhancing clarity and visibility for tasks like web browsing and document editing, while its color gamut coverage provides accuracy needed for engineering and design work. The TUF Gaming A16, with similar attributes, may slightly compromise on the peak brightness or color accuracy but still offers a satisfactory visual experience for non-gaming purposes. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates which can result in less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
9.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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
8.5
7.2
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$838
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 costs $838.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 stands out for general use due to its higher-resolution screen and more powerful CPU, resulting in a sharper display and better performance for a variety of tasks; however, its higher portability enables easier transportation even with slightly less battery life than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, which offers good general performance, more vertical screen real estate due to its aspect ratio, and a larger battery, making it suitable for longer use away from a power source, although it has a lower-resolution screen and less potent CPU compared to the ROG Zephyrus G15.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and offers a crisp 165Hz screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth gaming and 3D experiences, complemented by its quality CPU and display. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 also supports intensive gaming with a capable AMD RX 7600S GPU and the same 165Hz refresh rate, while providing a good CPU and screen quality, though the GPU is not as powerful as the Zephyrus G15's.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.7
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
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 Gaming A16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks that require high performance, coupled with a high-resolution screen that ensures crisp visuals and accurate colors, essential for precise design work. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, while still capable for engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and AMD RX 7600S GPU, is slightly less powerful, yet it may be preferred for its newer hardware and slightly better portability due to being lighter and having a longer battery life.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
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 Zephyrus G15 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
7.3
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,637 | $838 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Dominic Bayley | May 2023
"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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