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Updated January 10, 2024·
If gaming or intensive tasks are your priority and you don't mind a heavier and bulkier design, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 would be suitable due to its robust performance and higher-end graphics capabilities. However, if you prefer a more balanced laptop that offers a mix of performance for general productivity and occasional creative work, and value a lighter, more portable design, the ASUS Vivobook 16X is a good choice. Keep in mind that the Vivobook will generally have a longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use, but won't match the gaming performance of the TUF Gaming F15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's and Vivobook 16X's screen resolutions and brightness offer clarity and comfort for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, the Vivobook 16X provides wider color gamuts ensuring more accurate color representation vital for detailed graphic work, unlike the TUF Gaming F15 which falls short in this aspect. However, both laptops do not cater well to 3D applications or gaming due to lower refresh rates, which could lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Cost
$1,399
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and larger storage, provides robust performance suited for various tasks, while its screen offers fair quality and good gaming capability, although it is less portable and has a short battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, also with strong performance credentials and a higher quality screen that's better for multimedia, steps ahead in portability with a lighter design and battery life adequate for typical use, but compromises with less onboard storage. Both laptops come equipped with features that support general use effectively, albeit with different strengths in display, weight, and battery.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 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.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its Intel i7 processor, RTX 4070 GPU, and high refresh rate screen, is tailored for the demands of engineering and design tasks that require substantial computing power and smooth graphics handling. Contrastingly, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while also featuring a powerful Intel i7 and RTX 4060 GPU, boasts a superior screen with higher resolution and better color coverage, making it ideal for design work that prioritizes visual accuracy, though it is slightly more lightweight and portable.
Content Creation
7.7
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 257 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
ASUS Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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