If you're looking for a laptop for gaming or intensive engineering tasks and don't mind a heavier and thicker device, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 with its dedicated graphics card would be suitable. However, if you prefer a lighter, thinner, and more portable laptop for general use and appreciate a high-resolution screen, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 would be more appropriate, though it's generally more expensive and less suited for heavy graphics tasks due to its integrated graphics. Additionally, the Zenbook Flip S13 doubles as a tablet, adding versatility to its usage. 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
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
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 Flip S13 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where fast and smooth visuals are crucial. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers lower gaming and 3D performance, better suited to general use and portability with its lighter frame and 2-in-1 convertible design.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, is tailored for high-demand engineering and design work that requires strong processing and graphics capabilities, but it is heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a high-resolution touchscreen suitable for detailed design work, greater portability with its lightweight and compact form, but has less powerful Intel integrated graphics, implying it might be less suited for graphically intensive engineering tasks.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, a laptop with a high-resolution, bright screen makes for clear and comfortable viewing, hence the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offer pleasing experiences with their respective displays. In engineering and design tasks, accurate color reproduction is crucial to ensure the work's fidelity to real-life colors; the Zenbook's color gamut likely provides richer and more precise hues over the TUF Gaming A15. However, for gaming and 3D work, a high refresh rate is vital to render smooth motion, and since both models have a lower refresh rate, they fall short for these specific needs.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent 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 Flip S13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
$1,400
$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 Flip S13 costs $1,400.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a robust processor and high-performance graphics, making it suitable for tasks beyond general use, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, which offers a high-resolution touchscreen and 2-in-1 versatility, with excellent portability and good battery life, making it well-suited for general use on-the-go.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
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 Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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."
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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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