The choice between an ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and a Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 depends on your needs. If you need a machine for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering tasks, the ASUS offers better performance with higher-end graphics but is heavier and has reduced portability. On the other hand, the Samsung is more portable and can double as a tablet, making it suitable for general use, and lighter tasks like office work, but it's less capable for performance-heavy tasks. Remember, the ASUS is more expensive, so if budget is a concern and you're not performing heavy tasks, the Samsung could offer savings with competent capabilities for everyday use. 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
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
9.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 stands out for engineering and design with its higher-end CPU and dedicated graphics card, which offer superior computing and visual performance that can handle demanding tasks, though its larger size and weight make it less portable.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, although a gaming laptop, may not satisfy serious gamers due to a screen that doesn't support high refresh rates, which are vital for smooth gameplay in fast-paced games. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, with its emphasis on high resolution, vibrant colors, and good brightness, offers clarity and color accuracy for tasks like document reading and design work, but its screen may also fall short for gaming because of lower refresh rates, which can make dynamic scenes appear less fluid. Both laptops, lacking in gaming-optimized screens, still provide crisp and accurate visual representations for general browsing and professional design applications where color range and image sharpness are paramount.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
$800
$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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is ideal for general use due to its high-performance CPU and robust gaming-oriented GPU, whilst maintaining decent portability and battery life, making it suitable for tasks ranging from everyday productivity to gaming. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 shines with its high-quality OLED touchscreen, lightweight design, and 2-in-1 functionality, offering excellent portability and battery life, with a compromise on graphical performance, making it best for those prioritizing media consumption and mobile productivity.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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