The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 leans towards gaming and intensive engineering tasks with its more powerful processor and graphics card, but it is heavier and thicker, affecting portability. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is lighter and slimmer, making it more portable with a superior OLED display, but it has a less powerful processor and graphics, which could make it less suitable for demanding applications. The Zenbook's lower price point makes it appealing for general use, while the TUF Gaming's higher cost is justified by its capabilities for gaming, 3D work, and machine learning tasks. Consider the Zenbook for everyday productivity and portability, or the TUF Gaming for performance-intensive activities knowing the compromise on weight and size. 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
Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is favored for engineering and design due to its higher performance CPU, double the RAM, and superior dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, which offers a high-res OLED touchscreen for sharp visuals but less computational power and RAM, making it better suited for tasks where screen quality is paramount over raw performance. While both laptops are good for engineering and design use, the TUF Gaming A15's emphasis on performance may lead to a heavier build and more operating noise, which contrasts with the Zenbook's focus on portability and a quieter operation, though it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offer displays with good resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to view in various lighting conditions. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out in engineering and design due to its superior color accuracy, covering a wider range of color gamuts that professionals need for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced visuals, although their resolutions and panel types are adequate.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$825
$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 Zenbook 14X OLED costs $825.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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."
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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