If you prioritize gaming or tasks that require strong graphics like 3D rendering or machine learning, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 with its high-performance graphics card is a better choice. However, it's heavier and has a slightly shorter battery life. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more portable laptop with a touchscreen and better screen colors but can compromise on raw performance, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is more suitable. The latter has a unique dual-screen feature which can be beneficial for multitasking and productivity tasks, but has less powerful graphics and less RAM compared to the TUF Dash 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
6.6/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is suited for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and dedicated GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, but it is slightly heavier and thicker, affecting portability. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while lighter and with better screen quality, has a less powerful integrated GPU and less RAM, making it less ideal for the most demanding engineering software but offering improved portability and a touchscreen for design flexibility.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Zenbook Duo 14 both provide crisp and bright displays with good resolution, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, the laptops offer color accuracy and wide color gamuts that benefit professional photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens may not refresh fast enough to handle fast-paced visuals smoothly, which can be critical for an immersive experience.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
$999
$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 Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is better suited for general use due to its higher RAM and a powerful dedicated GPU, enhancing multitasking and better handling graphic-intensive tasks, but it's slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, which, while offering great screen quality with a touch-enabled display and a lighter, thinner design for better portability, falls short with less RAM which might limit performance with heavy workloads.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.3/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
7.4/10
7.0/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
8.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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 Zenbook Duo 14 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."
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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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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