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TUF Dash 15
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TUF Gaming A16
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
  • The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A16.
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Good for software development
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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General Use

7.0
TUF Dash 15
TUF Gaming A16
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

6.5
TUF Dash 15
TUF Gaming A16
7.4
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

6.7
TUF Dash 15
TUF Gaming A16
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is only fair.

Software Development

6.5
TUF Dash 15
TUF Gaming A16
7.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is only fair.

Screen Quality

7.0
TUF Dash 15
TUF Gaming A16
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

9.0 Hours
TUF Dash 15
TUF Gaming A16
12.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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Content Creation

7.2
TUF Dash 15
TUF Gaming A16
7.6
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for content creation.

Portability

Good
TUF Dash 15
TUF Gaming A16
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
TUF Dash 15
TUF Gaming A16
7.2
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good build quality.

Cost

$926
TUF Dash 15
TUF Gaming A16
$930
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $926 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 costs $930.

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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS TUF Dash 15ASUS TUF Gaming A16
ASUS TUF Dash 15ASUS TUF Gaming A16

GENERAL

Price
$926
$930
Release Date
May 1, 2021April 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.78''14'' x 9.9'' x 0.97''
Weight
4.41 lbs4.85 lbs
Width
14.17"13.98"
Depth
9.92"9.92"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-11370HAMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
12
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours12 Hours
Battery Capacity
76 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
144Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
272 nits294 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.2/10
Portability Score
7.4/107/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/106.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/107/10
Webcam
No Webcam720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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ASUS TUF Dash 15

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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."

ASUS TUF Gaming A16

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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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