If you prioritize gaming or require a laptop for 3D rendering, machine learning, or other intensive tasks, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card will serve you well at the cost of less portability due to its larger, heavier build. On the other hand, if you prefer a more lightweight and portable option for general use and value a high-quality display, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers an impressive screen and better battery life, although with less storage, RAM, and a built-in graphics card which is less suited for heavy-duty tasks. Consider the TUF for performance in demanding applications and the Zenbook for everyday productivity with superior screen quality and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, which has an integrated Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate of 120Hz. While the Zenbook 14X features a high-quality OLED screen with better color coverage which can enhance general usage and media consumption, the TUF Gaming F15 focuses on hardware that enhances gaming performance.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 likely has a panel with decent resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, but its color gamut may not cover the wider ranges required for high-precision engineering and design work. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out with its OLED display that offers high resolution, excellent color accuracy, and wide color gamut, ideal for detailed engineering and design projects; however, OLED panels typically don't prioritize high refresh rates, making it less optimal for smooth gaming and 3D rendering experiences where motion clarity is crucial. For gamers and 3D professionals, the refresh rate of a screen is key to a seamless visual experience, which neither of these laptops prioritize, thereby earning the "poor" classification for such use cases.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
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 F15 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 F15 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.
Cost
$1,399
$825
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $825.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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