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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Dash 15, being pricier, offers robust gaming and engineering performance with its higher-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, alongside more memory and storage space, which is beneficial for demanding applications and multitasking. It also features a larger screen with higher refresh rate suited for smooth visuals in gaming and responsive software use. On the downside, it's heavier and may offer shorter battery life due to its powerful components, making it less portable. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is lighter and typically costs less, with a more vibrant OLED screen and better battery life, but its lower-tier Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics mean it's not as well-suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or serious gaming. It's ideal for general use, like browsing, office tasks, and light photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a balance suitable for general use with a stronger processor, more RAM for multitasking, and a robust build, but it's on the heavier side, which affects portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a high-quality OLED screen and is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, but it has a weaker processor and less RAM, which may slow down performance with intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.1
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a fast IPS screen with a high refresh rate which is crucial for a smooth gaming experience. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and an OLED screen that prefers color accuracy over refresh rate, is only adequate for casual gaming and less demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.0
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.0
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Vivobook Pro's higher resolution and brightness deliver sharper and clearer visuals, making it superior to the TUF Dash 15. When it comes to engineering and design, the Vivobook Pro stands out with its better coverage of professional color spaces, ensuring more accurate color reproduction which is essential for precise work. However, both laptops fall short for 3D and gaming due to their lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and slower screen responses compared to models with higher refresh rates, despite the resolution and panel types being adequate.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$548
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 costs $548.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Dash 15 | ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $548 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 12.5" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 272 nits | 385 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
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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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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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