If you require a laptop for heavy gaming or tasks that demand powerful graphics performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is designed for that purpose, albeit with higher cost and likely less portability. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, on the other hand, offers a premium display and is typically more lightweight and portable, suitable for everyday use and professional work that benefits from a high-quality screen. Keep in mind, however, that the Zenbook may not handle intense gaming or graphics tasks as well as the TUF Gaming laptop. Consider your primary use - if it's for intense performance tasks and gaming, the TUF Gaming A16 may be worth the investment; if it's for general use, with a balance of portability and screen quality, the Zenbook 14X OLED may be the wiser economical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.5/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 outperforms in gaming and 3D due to its higher-tier dedicated AMD RX 7600S GPU and a faster screen refresh rate of 165Hz, enhancing smooth gameplay and rendering. Comparatively, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is equipped with an Iris Xe GPU which is integrated and less powerful for demanding games, and while it offers high-quality OLED display, its refresh rate peaks at 120Hz which, albeit good for many uses, falls short for the quickest gaming and 3D rendering experiences.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Zenbook 14X OLED both boast high-resolution displays and bright panels, ensuring sharp visuals and good readability under most conditions, making them excellent for general use and detailed engineering work. However, the TUF Gaming A16, despite its name, doesn’t deliver the high refresh rates needed for a smooth gaming experience, which is essential for fast-paced 3D applications and games. On the other hand, the ZenBook 14X OLED, with its focus on vibrant color reproduction and OLED technology, provides exceptional color range coverage, benefiting professional design, but similarly lacks the high refresh rate gamers need.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
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
7.7/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is equipped with a higher-end AMD Ryzen CPU and dedicated AMD GPU, which offer strong performance for engineering tasks and design-related software that can be GPU-intensive, although it's slightly heavier and thicker than some models. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED features an Intel CPU with integrated graphics and boasts a higher-resolution OLED screen, which provides excellent color accuracy and contrast, beneficial for design work; it's also more portable and has a higher overall build quality, including a better keyboard and speakers.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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.
Cost
$838
$825
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $825.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED compare to other laptops
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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