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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 excels in battery life and is slightly better suited for fast-paced gaming due to its higher refresh rate screen, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a higher color accuracy with its screen, making it preferable for tasks requiring color fidelity like photo editing. If your focus is on general use and you favor a larger screen with better colors and a more modern processor, the Vivobook 16X excels. For intensive tasks, like 3D rendering or engineering software, the Vivobook may perform better due to a stronger graphics card. The Dash 15 is typically more portable thanks to its longer battery life, but both laptops have similar weights. If price is a primary concern, both models are similarly priced, so your choice will depend more on the specific features you value for your work or entertainment needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, and engineering and design.
Both the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X have panels with adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks, and their color accuracy meets the needs of engineering and design work. However, their lower refresh rates don't provide the smooth visuals preferred in gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced imagery is common. These models would better suit users focused on productivity and creative tasks rather than competitive gaming or high-end 3D rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
7.4
7.7
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is designed with a high refresh rate screen suitable for fluid gaming experiences, supported by a robust GPU for high-fidelity graphics, making it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while also featuring a powerful GPU, offers a slightly lower screen refresh rate, but makes up for it with a higher screen resolution, providing sharper image quality for both gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.2
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16X to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X stands out in engineering and design use primarily because it has a stronger CPU and GPU, which are key factors for intensive tasks, and a higher resolution and screen quality enhancing detailed visuals. In comparison, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is also capable for such tasks but has slightly less powerful hardware and a lower resolution display, although it still offers a solid performance foundation.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
7.4
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,200.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Dash 15 | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 272 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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