ASUS TUF Dash 15
ASUS TUF Dash 15
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.6/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.4/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.8/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.4/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.6/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.3/10
BATTERY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.9/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.3/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is geared towards gaming and general performance with a midrange price, packing an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. It offers a substantial 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. With a 76Wh battery and a weight of just over 4 pounds, it balances power and portability. The 15.6-inch IPS display has a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a high refresh rate but it's not a touchscreen. It features a good build quality and manages heat well, with a decent battery life for typical usage. It comes with Windows 11 Home and supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS, which are great for gaming. The laptop has a backlit keyboard with a number pad, and plenty of ports including USB-C and HDMI, but no Thunderbolt 3. It's suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks, but if you prioritize very high-resolution displays or longer battery life, you might want to explore other options. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Powerful Intel i7 processor
- Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU included
- Lightweight and slim design
- High refresh rate screen
- Good battery life for usage
Cons
- Mediocre fan noise performance
- Limited screen resolution
- No touchscreen capability
- Average screen color coverage
Ratings by Category
General Use:4.3
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a solid balance of performance for general use, with a capable Intel i7 CPU and sufficient RAM, paired with a high-quality IPS screen. It's reasonably portable, promotes ease of use with a good keyboard, and supplies enough battery life for typical tasks away from a power source.
Engineering & Design:4.3
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU coupled with 16 GB of RAM, providing strong performance necessary for handling engineering and design tasks. Its 15.6-inch IPS display delivers good screen quality for detail-oriented work, although tradeoffs include average portability due to weight, and potentially noticeable operating noise during intensive use.
Content Creation:4.3
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.3
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Gaming & AI:4.2
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics processing unit which is capable of handling demanding graphics tasks and providing an immersive experience. Additionally, the laptop's high screen refresh rate of 144Hz ensures smooth visuals and gameplay, which is further supported by a capable CPU, the Intel i7-12650H, and a quality IPS display panel.
Software Development:4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Portability:4.2
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.1
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Keyboard Quality:4.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Operating Noise:3.5
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | ||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | ||
Width | 13.94" | ||
Depth | 9.88" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 1 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 9 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 272 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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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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