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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a blend of performance suitable for gaming and engineering, thanks to its dedicated Nvidia graphics and a capable processor. It's designed with a gaming laptop appearance, includes hardware for ray tracing, DLSS, and has a display with a faster refresh rate, ideal for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED features an OLED display with higher resolution and better color reproduction, making it a better choice for creative tasks that require color accuracy, such as photo or video editing. It also has a larger storage capacity. While both laptops are similarly priced and not too different in battery life, the Vivobook is lighter, enhancing its portability. However, for more graphics-intensive tasks, the TUF Dash's graphics will outperform the Vivobook's integrated graphics. So if gaming or 3D work is a priority, the TUF Dash 15 would be preferable, otherwise, for general use with a focus on screen quality and portability, the Vivobook S 15 OLED may be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.7
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.6
8.2
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
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
7.9
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.0
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts superior brightness and color accuracy, with an OLED panel offering deep blacks and vibrant colors, making it excellent for both general use and precision-required engineering and design tasks. However, its typical refresh rate may not be sufficient for high-speed gaming and 3D. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while offering a good screen for general computing and design-related work, falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Cost
$1,150
$990
$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 S 15 OLED costs $990.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is suitable for general use due to its strong CPU, ample RAM, quality IPS display, decent battery life, and good heat management, although it is slightly heavier which affects portability. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out for general use with its superior CPU, high RAM, exceptional OLED screen quality, and lighter build for better portability, but has a slightly shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.2
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with a robust CPU and a dedicated RTX GPU, making it well-suited for tasks like 3D modeling and graphical simulations that require intensive processing and rendering capabilities; its IPS display offers decent screen quality, although it's not as vibrant as OLED. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an even more powerful CPU and an exemplarily vivid OLED screen with higher resolution, which is preferable for design accuracy and color-sensitive work, but it relies on integrated graphics, which may limit performance in GPU-intensive tasks.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Dash 15 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $990 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1620 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 272 nits | 600 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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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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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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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