The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is usually a bit less expensive than the Zenbook Pro 15, with double the storage capacity, and it has a stronger GPU making it suitable for intensive gaming and robust performance in 3D applications, engineering software, and machine learning tasks. However, it's heavier and thicker, with a shorter battery life compared to the Zenbook. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, while it has less storage and a less powerful GPU, offers a touchscreen OLED display with better color accuracy, making it ideal for content creation where color fidelity is crucial. The Zenbook also boasts a lighter and slimmer design for better portability, alongside significantly longer battery life, and it's outfitted with Windows 11 Pro. Choose the TUF Gaming F15 for performance-heavy tasks and gaming, or the Zenbook Pro 15 for portability, longer work sessions away from power outlets, and color-sensitive work. 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 Pro 15
Good overall display quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Pro 15 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is equipped with a high-performance GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, making it an excellent choice for gaming and 3D tasks, as these features ensure smoother visuals and better responsiveness in graphic-intensive applications. While the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 also has a capable GPU and good screen quality, its refresh rate and graphical processing power are more modest, making it suitable for gaming and 3D work but not as optimized for those purposes as the TUF Gaming F15.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's superior resolution and brightness offer a crisper and more vivid display compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's screen, which may not be as bright or sharp. For engineering and design tasks, the Zenbook again stands out with its color accuracy, covering a wider range of the color spectrum necessary for precision work, whereas the TUF Gaming F15 falls short in color representation. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal, as both lack high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion, although they might handle less demanding tasks adequately.
Battery
5.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$1,109
$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 Pro 15 costs $1,109.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 Zenbook Pro 15 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."
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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