The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is the better performer, especially for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, thanks to its superior processor and graphics card. However, it's also more expensive and slightly heavier, which may affect its portability. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is less expensive and offers a good balance of performance and portability, making it a suitable choice for general use and gaming on a budget. Its battery life is better than the Zephyrus, which could be crucial if you're often on the go. Both have high build quality and heat management, but the Zephyrus has a better screen and keyboard, while the TUF Dash 15 is more cost-effective. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with a higher-end CPU and GPU, larger and better-quality screen, making it more suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while still capable, has a mid-range CPU, a less powerful GPU, and a smaller lower-resolution screen, but it is slightly lighter which may benefit users prioritizing portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is 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.
Screen Quality
9.0/10
7.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16's screen offers high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for daily tasks and providing crisp visuals, which is why it's well-suited for general use and detailed engineering work where precise color representation is crucial. However, its lower refresh rate doesn't align with the fluid motion needs of gaming and 3D rendering, where faster screen updates are key for an immersive experience. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while also providing a clear and bright display for everyday and professional design application, shares a similar shortfall for gaming and 3D tasks due to its suboptimal refresh rate.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
$1,842
$1,150
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $1,842 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers a higher-resolution screen, a more powerful CPU, and a more premium quality display, suitable for tasks that demand better visual and processing capabilities, but it has shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Dash 15, which provides longer battery life and is lighter, making it more portable and better for extended use away from power sources. Though both have good build quality, speaker, and keyboard quality, the TUF Dash's longer battery life and reduced weight might appeal more to users who prioritize portability and longer use times over screen and performance superiority found in the Zephyrus M16.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"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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