The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is more suitable for general use because it has a stronger CPU and more RAM, which are very important for multitasking and overall performance, alongside a high-quality screen and a bigger battery that translates into longer use between charges. The ASUS Vivobook 15X, while more portable due to its lighter weight, has a less powerful CPU and less RAM, which may hinder performance during demanding tasks, and it has a smaller battery capacity, so it won't last as long on a single charge.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.0/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and responsive gameplay. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 15X has less powerful graphics and a lower screen refresh rate, making it only fair for gaming and 3D but typically still adequate for less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which has a mid-range CPU, less RAM, and an integrated GPU that's less capable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and simulations. Additionally, the TUF Gaming A15's screen offers higher color accuracy and contrast, important for design work, whereas the Vivobook 15X has a more portable build and quieter operating noise, beneficial for general use and environments where noise levels are a concern.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 15X is good.
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
6.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 15X 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
6.2/10
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a display that offers a balance of resolution and brightness suited for general tasks and engineering design due to its decent panel type and good color coverage, yet its refresh rate is lower than ideal for 3D applications and gaming, which demand smoother visuals. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15X has a serviceable display with average brightness and resolution that works for everyday activities and design work, but its limited color gamut and standard refresh rate falls short for color-critical tasks and high-speed gaming. Both laptops, while serviceable for day-to-day use and some professional applications, may not satisfy users looking for the best gaming experience or those needing the most accurate color representation for specialized design work.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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 15X and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15X has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$525
$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 15X costs $525.
"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."
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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