The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is designed for gaming and intensive tasks although it's more expensive, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is more budget-friendly for general use and may not perform as well with demanding software. If you need a laptop primarily for gaming, 3D work, or heavy engineering software, the TUF Gaming A15 is a better fit despite its higher cost and reduced portability. Otherwise, for everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Vivobook 16 offers a more affordable option that still provides decent performance and easier transportability due to its likely lighter design and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and an impressive screen refresh rate, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16, while having a capable AMD Ryzen 7 integrated GPU, falls short with a lower screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with a higher-end CPU and dedicated GPU, excels in tasks that require substantial processing power and graphic capabilities, making it very suitable for engineering and design work requiring intensive computation and rendering; meanwhile, the ASUS Vivobook 16 offers similar CPU and RAM, but its integrated GPU is less powerful for heavy graphics tasks, though it benefits from a higher resolution and battery efficiency that improves portability and display quality for less demanding design tasks. While the TUF Gaming A15 has superior performance which is key for complex projects, the Vivobook 16 provides better screen real estate and is more convenient to carry, but may fall short in demanding graphical scenarios.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
295.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you're primarily concerned with general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 provides a vivid and sharp image with its solid resolution and brightness, making it comfortable for daily activities like browsing and watching videos. Those into engineering and design will appreciate the A15's compliance with professional color standards, ensuring their work is color-accurate. However, gamers and 3D designers should be aware that despite the A15’s strengths, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smoothest visuals needed for fast-paced games or fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16 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.
Cost
$2,059
$669
$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 16 costs $669.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the ASUS Vivobook 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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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