The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is tailored for gaming and high performance with its powerful processor and graphics card, making it ideal if you'd like to play games or use intensive software, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life which makes it less portable. The ASUS ZenBook Duo 14, on the other hand, is more lightweight and has a unique dual-screen feature that can be beneficial for multitasking and productivity, but it has a less powerful processor and graphics which may not be suitable for demanding games or heavy graphics tasks, even though it's typically less expensive than the A15. Consider what's more important for you: high performance and gaming capabilities at a higher cost and less portability, or a multitasking-friendly and portable design at a more affordable price with limitations on gaming and intensive task performance. 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 Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Good speakers
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
314.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 excels in general use due to its robust CPU, ample RAM, and quality IPS screen that supports gaming, while being less portable and offering moderate battery life. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is more portable with higher screen pixel density and longer battery life but is equipped with a less powerful CPU and graphics, less RAM, and a screen that doesn't support intensive gaming.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.1/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 outperforms the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because of its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, compared to the Zenbook's Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60 Hz refresh rate. While the TUF's GPU and refresh rate better handle fast-paced visuals and render graphics-intensive scenes smoothly, the Zenbook's lower-spec GPU and refresh rate are less suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a powerful CPU, high RAM capacity, and a dedicated GPU which makes it well-suited for demanding tasks like engineering software and design work, but it's heavier and noisier, affecting portability and operating noise. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while still capable for engineering tasks with a good CPU and RAM, shines with its dual-screen feature and is more portable, but it has a less powerful GPU and thus may not handle intensive graphics work as smoothly.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for software development, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is somewhat better.
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
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize vivid displays for design tasks, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offer good color accuracy suitable for engineering and general use. However, neither of these laptops is ideal for gaming or 3D applications, largely because they lack high refresh rate screens that provide smoother visuals and better responsiveness necessary for these activities. The Zenbook Duo 14 additionally offers dual screens which can be beneficial for multitasking and productivity, appealing to users who value innovative features for their engineering and general computing needs.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 Duo 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
$999
$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 Duo 14 costs $999.
"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."
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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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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