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Updated January 12, 2024·
If performance during intensive tasks like gaming or engineering software is crucial, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 with its more powerful graphics card may be the better choice, although it may mean surrendering some portability due to greater weight and size. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a higher resolution OLED display which makes it ideal for creative work such as video editing or graphic design, as well as a slightly more portable design with longer battery life, but its graphics card is less capable compared to the TUF Gaming A15, making it less suitable for demanding games or software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Zenbook Pro 16X is good.
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.
Content Creation
8.0
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is somewhat better.
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
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offer screens with high resolution and brightness, which are crucial for sharpness and visibility in general use and detailed work in engineering and design. They cover a wide range of colors, meeting professional needs for accurate color representation in engineering and graphics work. However, lacking high refresh rates, they fall short for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and quicker screen updates provide a competitive edge and a more immersive experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is designed with a robust processor and ample RAM, making it suitable for general use, whereas the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X delivers superior screen resolution and quality, but at the expense of less battery longevity and a slightly heavier build, influencing its portability and use on the go.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is well-suited for engineering and design thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, providing strong performance for demanding applications and rendering tasks, though its IPS screen is less impressive compared to the Zenbook Pro 16X.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,300
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 354 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"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."
ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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