The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks thanks to its dedicated Nvidia GPU, as well as superior screen refresh rates for fast motion, making it well-suited for gaming and intensive graphical tasks. If high-end gaming or graphical work is your priority and you can manage a slightly bulkier laptop with less battery life, go for the ASUS. If portability, typing experience, and battery are your concerns, the Lenovo would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.3/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
7.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.
Both the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 have displays with high resolution and brightness that make them suitable for general use, offering clear visuals for daily tasks and multimedia consumption. Their color gamut coverage ensures accurate color representation, which is vital for engineering and design professionals who require precision in their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and a more responsive experience crucial for these activities.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$1,000
$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 Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a robust main processor and dedicated GPU, making it ideal for general use with an edge toward performance-heavy tasks, but its larger size and weight reduce portability compared to lighter options. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its high-quality keyboard and screen, provides a more portable and premium business experience with good performance for general use, although its integrated graphics may not handle demanding graphics tasks as well as the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.3/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 boasts a high-performance CPU and powerful dedicated GPU, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while its standard screen offers good color accuracy and brightness. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, although slightly less powerful in graphical tasks due to an integrated GPU, provides superior screen quality with a higher pixel density and color gamut, and its highly portable and durable design with an excellent keyboard makes it a strong contender for mobile engineering professionals who prioritize agility and build quality.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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