If you prioritize performance for gaming or intensive tasks like video editing or 3D modeling, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is a solid choice; however, this comes at a higher price and with less portability due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is more budget-friendly and easier to carry around, suitable for general use like web browsing, office tasks, and media consumption, but it won't handle demanding applications as well. Battery life also tends to be longer on less powerful machines like the Vivobook, so if endurance away from a power outlet is key for you, that's an important consideration. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is geared towards high performance with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, making it better suited for general use as well as demanding tasks, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 15 is equipped with a more modest CPU and less RAM, making it adequate for less intensive applications. Additionally, the TUF A15 also displays superior battery life and screen quality, which enhance its usability for various tasks, but it is heavier and less portable compared to the lighter Vivobook 15, which may be more convenient for on-the-go use despite its shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 excels in gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, ensuring smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes. On the contrary, the ASUS Vivobook 15 offers modest gaming performance with its Intel i3-1215U UHD Graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, suitable for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its higher-end AMD Ryzen 7 processor, more RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15 in CPU and GPU-intensive tasks, which are crucial for engineering and design work. Additionally, the TUF Gaming A15 offers a better screen quality and larger storage capacity, but it's less portable and has a heavier build than the lighter and more portable Vivobook 15, which has lower specs suitable for less demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
7.6/10
6.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 Gaming A15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a better visual experience for general use and engineering tasks as it typically comes with a brighter display and higher resolution, presenting clearer and more detailed images. Its color accuracy spans a wider range, essential for engineering and design work where precise color representation is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the A15 falls short due to a lower refresh rate, leading to less fluid motion compared to displays designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 costs $529.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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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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