Choosing the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 allows for a higher-resolution display and slightly better performance for general use and engineering tasks, thanks to its AMD processor and RTX 3070 graphics card. It also features better battery life which makes it relatively more portable. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes with a newer Intel processor and RTX 4070, providing stronger performance in 3D tasks and machine learning applications. It is also somewhat less expensive than the Zephyrus G15. However, it has a lower-resolution screen and may not be as suitable for tasks that require a high-quality display. Both laptops have comparable storage capacity, RAM, and screen size, and weigh around the same, but the TUF F15 is slightly thicker and heavier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very good for gaming and AI
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15's superior panel quality offers crisper images and better viewing angles, its higher resolution ensures sharper text and images, and its brightness makes it easier to see in well-lit environments. With engineering and design tasks in mind, the Zephyrus G15 boasts a wider color coverage, providing more precise color accuracy for professional work. Although both models fall short for Gaming and 3D due to low refresh rates, the Zephyrus's higher resolution and better panel type still do not compensate for the smoothness and responsiveness that high refresh rates bring to gaming performance.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 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
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,552 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 costs $1,399.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 and a high screen refresh rate, is tailored for immersive gaming and detailed 3D work, supported by its superior screen resolution. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, equipped with a more recent Nvidia RTX 4070 and a solid screen refresh rate, can deliver robust gaming performance but trades off some screen resolution and battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it excellent for detailed engineering and design work, balanced by a high-performance CPU and GPU; whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with a newer but less powerful graphics card and decent screen quality, emphasizes robust build and support for modern connectivity, yet falls short of the ROG Zephyrus G15’s display performance, which is critical to users who need precise visual detail for their tasks. Both laptops have good CPUs and sufficient RAM for complex engineering software, but the Zephyrus might outperform in tasks that leverage its strong graphics capabilities and exceptional screen features even if it's less portable and has louder operating noise compared to the TUF Gaming F15.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Gaming F15 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
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Gaming F15 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
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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