Choosing between the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the MSI Creator Z16P involves considering several factors. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is typically less expensive and has a long battery life, making it a good fit for general use and gaming, with capable performance in those areas. Its lighter weight and smaller screen size make it more portable, but it has a lower screen resolution and color accuracy compared to the MSI Creator Z16P. On the other hand, the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat more expensive and heavier, with a larger, higher-resolution touchscreen that has better color accuracy, making it ideal for creative tasks such as 3D rendering, engineering, and machine learning. It offers better performance for such intensive tasks but has shorter battery life, meaning you might need to stay closer to a power source during use. If your priority is portability and gaming, the ASUS might suit you better, while the MSI is more suited for professional creative tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
Very good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.3/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The MSI Creator Z16P stands out for engineering and design use with its more powerful Intel i9 processor and superior RTX 3070 Ti graphics, paired with a sharper, color-accurate touchscreen display, which better suits detailed work but is less portable and has louder operating noise. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while offering solid performance with an Intel i7 processor and an RTX 3060 GPU, is easier to carry and quieter, but its non-touchscreen display is less vivid and sharp, making it less ideal for precision tasks.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both laptops offer displays with pleasing resolution and brightness, but the MSI Creator Z16P provides a wider color gamut, resulting in more vibrant and true-to-life colors which may be especially noticed when viewing high-quality images or videos. For engineering and design work, the MSI Creator Z16P's adherence to professional color standards like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures that the colors you work with are accurately represented, which is crucial for tasks that demand color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite both laptops lacking optimal refresh rates for smooth motion, their adequate resolutions and panel types do maintain some level of detail and quality in visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P 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
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a lightweight design and longer battery life making it highly portable and suitable for general use; whereas the MSI Creator Z16P, with its superior CPU, more vibrant screen, and doubled storage capacity, is designed for those who prioritize performance and screen quality, despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life. Both laptops provide sufficient RAM and quality keyboards, but the ASUS is notably quieter and cooler, and the MSI offers a more impressive speaker system.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
7.6/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz making it well-suited for smooth gaming and 3D performance within a reasonable budget. The MSI Creator Z16P, on the other hand, steps up with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an even higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, offering superior graphics handling for demanding games and 3D tasks, albeit at a generally higher price point.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P 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
7.6/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the MSI Creator Z16P 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."
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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