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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a larger battery and is lighter, lending to better battery life and portability, ideal for on-the-go use. It also features a USB-C charging option and has a powerhouse performance suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte A5 has more vibrant screen colors, a 15 color LED backlit keyboard, and slightly better speakers. If screen color accuracy and keyboard aesthetics are top priorities, the Gigabyte A5 may be your choice, especially considering it's slightly less expensive. However, for intensive tasks and mobility, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 comes out ahead despite being a tad more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
- The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte A5.
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Gigabyte A5 provide crisp visuals and comfortable brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, watching videos, and document work. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate their displays which cover a wide range of colors, ensuring that designs and images are accurately represented. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the lower refresh rates on these models less ideal, as they can lead to less fluid motion during fast-paced games or when working on 3D modeling.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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.
Cost
$1,150
$830
$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 Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.1
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for gaming and AI.
Both the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the Gigabyte A5 are equipped with Nvidia RTX 3060 GPUs and have screen refresh rates of 144Hz, which are very important for smooth gaming and 3D applications. However, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a slightly better CPU and the Gigabyte A5 has better screen quality, with higher brightness and greater coverage of color spaces.
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.3
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 stands out for engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i7 processor paired with a solid Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, complemented by ample RAM, and a quality IPS screen with good color coverage, making it adept at handling complex tasks and displaying detailed visuals. The Gigabyte A5 also caters to similar usage with a robust AMD Ryzen 5 processor, equivalent Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, and comparable RAM, but it offers a slightly better screen color performance, which can be particularly advantageous for design work where color accuracy is paramount.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.0
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Gigabyte A5 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
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Gigabyte A5 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 Gigabyte A5 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 Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Dash 15 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,150 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 272 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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