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TUF Gaming A15
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Laptop 16 (2023)
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good battery life
Advantages of the Framework Laptop 16 (2023)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Best in class speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.2
TUF Gaming A15
Laptop 16 (2023)
6.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
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 Framework Laptop 16 (2023) is only fair.

Screen Quality

7.8
TUF Gaming A15
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
490.0 nits
The Framework Laptop 16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Battery

11.0 Hours
TUF Gaming A15
Laptop 16 (2023)
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Framework Laptop 16 has 9 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.2
TUF Gaming A15
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.0
The Framework Laptop 16 (2023) has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
TUF Gaming A15
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
490.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 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 Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.

Engineering and Design

8.4
TUF Gaming A15
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Framework Laptop 16 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.1
TUF Gaming A15
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Framework Laptop 16 (2023) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.7
TUF Gaming A15
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to be very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.

Portability

Good
TUF Gaming A15
Laptop 16 (2023)
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Framework Laptop 16 (2023) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,699
TUF Gaming A15
Laptop 16 (2023)
$1,699
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $1,699 and the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) costs $1,699.

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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS TUF Gaming A15Framework Laptop 16 (2023)
ASUS TUF Gaming A15Framework Laptop 16 (2023)

GENERAL

Price
$1,699
$1,699
Release Date
March 1, 2024July 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93''14'' x 10.6'' x 0.71''
Weight
4.85 lbs4.63 lbs
Width
13.94"14.04"
Depth
9.88"10.63"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HSAMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
11 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh85 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 14402560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
300 nits490 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/108/10
Portability Score
7.1/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/109.6/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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."

Framework Laptop 16 (2023)

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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"The trend towards thinner and lighter laptops is made possible by fusing more and more components onto the mainboard. The main drawback to this approach is that it limits repairability as even a small fault may require replacing entire boards. Framework is one of the only manufacturers looking the other way in an attempt to improve end-user customization and servicing. There's no question that the Laptop 16 is more user-friendly to service than any alternative, but this lucrative feature comes at the cost of size and weight as individual components must be easily replaceable."

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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 Framework

Framework is a new American laptop manufacturer, specializing in modular and repairable laptops with the goals of promoting longevity and reducing electronic waste. They are a strong proponent of the right to repair movement. Framework laptops have replaceable RAM, storage, ports, keyboards, display bezels, mainboards, and more, making them a great choice for repairability-oriented individuals.

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