Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 if you need high performance for gaming or engineering tasks, as it has a stronger graphics card and processor combination, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X is less expensive, and while still suitable for general use and less demanding creative work, it offers a lighter build and longer battery life, making it more portable and better for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
Both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X have panels with adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general use where sharpness and visibility are key. Their good color gamut coverage benefits engineering and design tasks that demand color accuracy for detailed work. However, their lower refresh rates hamper the experience for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and quick screen updates are crucial for optimal performance.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Cost
$2,059
$1,200
$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 16X costs $1,200.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 features a powerful CPU and GPU, ample RAM and storage for multitasking and fast load times, a high refresh rate screen with decent color coverage for smooth visuals, and respectable battery life which gives it good general use capability but makes it less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers similar RAM with a high-quality screen that has better resolution and color accuracy, a slightly lighter build for improved portability, though it has less storage and a smaller battery capacity leading to a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
7.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 boasts a higher-end GPU and a greater screen refresh rate which are very important for gaming and 3D applications, making it an excellent choice for those activities. Meanwhile, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while having a slightly less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, still performs well in these areas, offering a balance between gaming performance and screen quality which is somewhat important for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 excels in engineering and design use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, along with ample storage and a screen that supports high refresh rates, although it is bulkier and heavier than the ASUS Vivobook 16X, which offers a higher resolution and color accuracy making it suitable for color-sensitive work despite having slightly less powerful hardware in terms of CPU and GPU. The Vivobook is more portable and has a better speaker quality, but its battery life is shorter compared to the TUF Gaming A15.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 16X 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
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X 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 16X 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."
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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