The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its robust performance, is tailored for gaming and other resource-intensive tasks but comes at a higher price and is heavier, making it less portable. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is more affordable and lightweight, suitable for general use like web browsing, productivity tasks, and casual entertainment. It won't match the gaming or heavy-duty performance of the TUF but offers better portability and should have longer battery life due to lower power consumption. Consider how you'll use the laptop. If you need high performance for gaming or demanding applications and don't mind the extra weight and cost, the TUF Gaming A15 may be the better choice. If you prioritize value, everyday use, and ease of carrying around, the Vivobook S 15 could serve you well. 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 S 15
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
3.7/10
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 S 15 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook S 15 in gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which is important for smooth visuals in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design due to its higher-performing CPU, advanced GPU, and better color coverage which offers enhanced processing power and graphics performance essential for demanding tasks and visual accuracy. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15, while still suitable for engineering and design, provides less power and graphical capabilities, making it a better option for less intensive tasks and prioritizing portability and quieter operation.
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
267.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers clear and sharp visuals with suitable brightness for everyday tasks, making it good for general use, and its color accuracy satisfies the needs for engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate hampers the gaming and 3D experience, where smooth motion is crucial.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 provides adequate screen quality with reasonable resolution and brightness for daily activities and casual design work, but its limited color range and lower refresh rate fall short for professional engineering visuals and the fast-paced action in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
3.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$908
$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 S 15 costs $908.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it suitable for general use that may include gaming, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15, with a less powerful integrated GPU but similar RAM and CPU, is also good for general use with improved portability and heat management that may benefit everyday tasks. Both laptops have quality screens and ample storage, but the Gaming A15 has the edge in battery life, whereas the Vivobook S is lighter and more portable.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 S 15 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook S 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 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."
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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