If you're looking for performance in gaming or intensive tasks, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers better graphics and processing power, which justifies the higher price. However, it's also heavier, which detracts from portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is more wallet-friendly, lighter, and fine for everyday tasks and light productivity. If longer battery life and carrying your laptop often are priorities, the Vivobook 15X may suit you better. The decision depends on whether you prioritize gaming and heavy-duty tasks over cost savings and the need for a lighter, more portable device with longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Dash 15.
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 stands out for general use, offering a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a beefier battery, and higher screen refresh rate, factors which significantly enhance multitasking, fluidity in visual tasks, and overall performance endurance. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 15X, while more lightweight and with better portability, is limited by a less potent CPU, half the RAM, and weaker battery life, impacting its ability to handle demanding applications and reducing its time away from a power source.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the ASUS Vivobook 15X which has an integrated AMD Vega 7 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
6.3/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with a higher-end CPU and GPU, and more RAM than the ASUS Vivobook 15X, providing better performance for engineering and design software which often require substantial processing power and graphical capabilities. Additionally, the TUF Dash 15 has a higher quality screen with greater brightness and refresh rate, contributing to a clearer and smoother visual experience which is crucial for detailed design work, although it is a bit heavier which affects portability compared to the lighter Vivobook 15X.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a screen that is bright and sharp, making it pleasant for general tasks and detailed enough for engineering and design work, although its moderate color range might not be ideal for the most color-sensitive tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where rapid motion is common, its lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to other laptops geared specifically toward gaming. The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers an all-around fair display with decent brightness and clarity for everyday tasks and some technical work, but like the TUF Dash 15, it falls short for gaming and 3D content due to its refresh rate not being as high as those of specialized gaming laptops.
Cost
$1,150
$525
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs $525.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation.
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
6.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Dash 15 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X compare to other laptops
"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."
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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