The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, being slightly less expensive, offers great gaming performance and durability, but it's heavier and not quite as portable. It has a high refresh rate display which is ideal for fast-paced gaming but a lower resolution compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15. The ZenBook, on the other hand, is more expensive due to its dual-screen feature, a higher resolution OLED display which is better for creative work, and it has a more powerful processor which is suited for intensive tasks. However, it also has shorter battery life and is heavier which affects portability. Think about whether you value gaming performance and cost savings over advanced creative features and a high-resolution display when making your decision. 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 Duo 15
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15's AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU make it highly suitable for engineering tasks that require strong computational performance, and its screen, while lower resolution, is large and has a high refresh rate, offering a smooth visual experience. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 boasts a more powerful Intel i9 CPU and ample RAM for multitasking in complex projects, along with an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it ideal for design work where color fidelity and pixel density are critical.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
7.6/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
7.2/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 meets the essential criteria with a decent resolution, brightness, and panel type, ensuring comfortable daily tasks and media consumption. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers superior screen qualities—which include higher resolution and brightness—making it exceptional for tasks in engineering and design due to its expansive color gamuts, providing accuracy in color-critical work. However, both models fall short for Gaming and 3D because they don't prioritize high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
$2,059
$2,000
$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 Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 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."
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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