The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers better portability due to its lighter weight, which makes it easier to carry around, and it also has a longer battery life for extended usage on the go. Its performance is suitable for general use, gaming, and engineering tasks, but if you require even more power, particularly for 3D rendering, machine learning or more intensive engineering applications, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 boasts a more powerful graphics card. However, keep in mind the Aorus 7 is slightly heavier and bulkier, which might make it less convenient to move around, and it has a shorter battery life. Both laptops have similar storage and memory, good heat management, and offer full HD displays, but the Aorus 7 has a higher screen refresh rate suitable for fast-paced games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, both laptops have respectable panel types, resolution, and brightness, but the Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers superior screen quality, which enhances viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design purposes, both laptops provide good color accuracy and range, crucial for tasks like photo editing and CAD work, but the Aorus 7's slightly better color gamut coverage gives it an edge in precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the importance of a high refresh rate means both laptops might not be ideal, although they can still handle less demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a balance of portability and performance with a solid CPU and RAM, making it suitable for everyday tasks and some gaming, while its screen and battery life support extended usage away from power outlets. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, although larger and less portable, provides superior screen quality and a better CPU for demanding applications but has a trade-off in terms of heavier weight and slightly shorter battery life, compromising on mobility for an enhanced visual and performance experience.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
7.8/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
8.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 7 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a solid combination of CPU and GPU suitable for engineering and design, however, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 outshines it with a superior GPU, providing better performance for complex tasks and software typical in these fields.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
$1,190
$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 Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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