Asus has released a new gaming laptop series called the ROG Strix. The laptops come with an enormous amount of customization options, as well as some design features specifically for gamers. The laptops also emphasize physical toughness, as their name suggests. However, despite these features, the laptops can also be used by other people besides gamers, such as students and creative workers. We’ll examine what Asus has accomplished with this new series and determine whether the hardware and features are strong enough to suggest it to those people. ..
The TUF Gaming A15 brand is a new designation for Asus’ upcoming gaming laptop. Each laptop will have slightly different configuration possibilities and some will be available largely offline while others may be geared toward internet buyers. The TUF Gaming A15 brand is designed to streamline the naming method, making it easier for consumers to identify which laptop they are looking at.
Design
The large emblem on the TUF Gaming A15’s lid is divisive, unless you’re an angel, a biker, or a Hells Angels biker. The Asus TUF Gaming A15’s stamp will be incompatible with the stuffy office environment if you bring it to work. However, the logo is easily readable thanks to the lid’s normally subdued color scheme. ..
The Asus TUF Gaming A15 is the same size as similarly priced 15-inch gaming clamshells, but it is slimmer and has a more refined appearance. Incorporating a larger battery while reducing the size of the TUF Gaming A15’s predecessor, Asus devoted close attention to design (for longer claimed battery life). ..
The new Razer Blade Stealth features a unique design that is sure to turn heads. The top of the laptop is not completely covered by the lid, leaving room for the TUF Gaming emblem from the deck to be seen. The pattern starts at the laptop’s spine and spirals around to its bottom before erupting into a grip-aid honeycomb design. Copper-orange bursts come out of the vents on the spine of the laptop. ..
The TUF Gaming A15 has a left-handed design, which makes it difficult to find the ports on the left side. This layout is inconvenient when all ports are used, and it can make it difficult to remember which port is which.
The Asus TUF Gaming A15 laptop has a sleek design with a floating screen. The large Asus logo is on a border with a brushed finish and the spacebar is shaped differently to make it easier to find. The bolder typeface makes the laptop more visually appealing. The deck is resistant to keep our wrists from slipping and has a brushed finish. ..
Keyboard and touchpad
Asus has redesigned the input arrangement on the 2022 TUF Gaming series, adding an additional set of media keys at the top-left that were previously only accessible on ROG laptops. This change slightly changes the inputs on this gaming laptop, but even with a NumPad area, they still chose a full layout, and almost everything is positioned correctly. The arrow keys are broader than before, but shorter and more crowded inside the rest of the keyboard, while the NumPad keys are narrower than the main deck of keys. But overall, this is a decent layout. ..
The response is firmer than on prior TUFs, but it still takes some getting used to because the keys are still fairly smudgy and silky to the touch. We like the ROG Strix models’ more immediate response, but we can see ourselves adjusting to this implementation no problem. With the exception of the Space key, we also noticed that the actuations were quiet. The Armory Crate app’s AURA software allows for single-zone control of the RGB lighted keys. At its highest setting, the illumination is even and sufficiently bright. However, some light can be seen peeking out from behind the keycaps, especially since they are made with translucent sides that are intended to let light shine through. ..
Asus has included a distinct Caps-Lock indicator and provided the option to restart the illumination when it has timed out by swiping over the clickpad. The TUF version of this laptop replaces the fixed touchpad with dedicated buttons with a 25% larger clickpad-style surface for the mouse. This clickpad resembles those on higher-end Asus products in terms of feel, although it is made of smooth plastic rather than glass, and during our time using the laptop, we found it to be responsive and reliable. The implementation itself is solid and doesn’t squeak when touched, however the actual clicks in the corners are somewhat clumsy and loud. ..
Asus TUF Gaming A15 review: Display
Asus’ new monitor, the Blur Busters UFO, promises a 144Hz refresh rate but falls short in terms of response time. ..
The display is not very bright or able to reproduce all of the colors found in the sRGB color space, so content creators won’t be very delighted either. Using our lux metre, we recorded a peak brightness of 294 lux, with good edge uniformity. Although the color reproduction is not the best, IPS screens are known for their wide viewing angles. The display shouldn’t be an issue if your editing doesn’t require color-sensitive work, but if you’re doing color grading, it will be a complete deal-breaker. ..
The 15.6-inch IPS display has a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a respectable 165Hz refresh rate, both of which are improvements over the notebook from the previous year. The display’s 1283:1 contrast ratio is sufficient and high enough to deliver satisfactory levels of depth and punch, and colors are true to color. The color temperature of 6,450K, delta E of 0.7, and screen rendering of 95.7% of the sRGB gamut are all great.
The main issue with this laptop is that its peak brightness level is only 308 nits. That’s not suitable for use inside, and it’s insufficient for use outside. Additionally, if you’re a serious fan of eSports, you’ll want a laptop with a 240Hz or 360Hz display because the 165Hz rate on this device is only adequate for mainstream competition. The speakers’ volume and bass are quite large, but their top end is very thin. If you have no other options, they’re barely tolerable, but using a headset is far more preferable. ..
Asus TUF Gaming A15 review: Audio
The speakers on the left and right sides of the deck produce precise and clear audio. Battlefield V’s audio was clear and accurate when we pushed up the volume, but bullets weren’t as thunderous or ominous-sounding as they were on other gaming laptops. The sounds of grenade explosions had the right crescendoing impact, but lacked the robust volume or bass to truly immerse us. Although the bundled DTS:X Ultra software contains an EQ and 7 predefined profiles, we attempted switching to the Shooter audio profile mode, but there weren’t any noticeable improvements.
We both experienced music in a similar way. Despite the fact that we were in a small flat, Joyner Lucas’ “Lotto” sounded clear and accurate but wasn’t nearly loud enough for partying. The instruments in the background music sounded more complex and layered when we switched to external speakers. Thanks to DTS:X technology, the laptop also enables 7.1 simulated surround sound via a stereo headset. However, many of the top gaming headsets include virtual surround sound, so it might not be the greatest approach to improve audio on a cheap pair of cans.
Graphic and gaming
The Asus TUF Gaming A15 by Asus is a graphics card that is very powerful. It has a maximum output of 125 watts, but it is only 90 watts in the A15. This makes it good for laptops that need a lot of power.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is an excellent graphics card for gaming. It provides high detail settings, fast frame rates, and smooth gameplay. It can handle some of the most demanding games on the market, like Cyberpunk 2077, without any problems.
Performance
The Asus TUF A15 is a computer that delivers a balance of performance and value.
The Asus TUF A15 is a perfect illustration of how AMD’s Ryzen 4000 mobile processors could alter gaming laptops. With eight cores and 16 threads, it offers a level of power we’d expect to see in much more costly laptops. The GPU for this is an Nvidia RTX 2060. Although it isn’t a flagship GPU, it performs brilliantly at 1080p, making it a terrific option for this type of gaming laptop.
Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2060 is a great choice for laptops, providing excellent performance at a reasonable price. It supports contemporary ray tracing, making it a good choice for Metro Exodus. ..
The 144Hz screen on this laptop is great for quick and responsive gameplay with less demanding games. However, the fans on this item can be a bit loud, which may not be ideal for some people.
Asus TUF Gaming A15 review: Battery life
The Asus TUF A15 is a great laptop for gaming, with excellent battery life. It’s also great for general use, as it has a very powerful AMD Ryzen 7 4800H processor and a very good 10-inch display.
This laptop has an enormous 90Wh battery, which is much larger than the ones you typically find in gaming laptops and far from the largest size you’re permitted to bring onboard a plane. This also explains the fantastic uptime of 11 hours, 44 minutes we recorded in our looped 1080p video benchmark. Even while playing a repeated movie isn’t the most difficult endeavor, the TUF A15’s endurance is nonetheless remarkable.
The laptop’s online uptime is about two hours, although it’s not horrible and could get you through a brief train ride. You should plug this in while you play, just like with other gaming laptops.
Heat
Asus’ TUF Gaming A15 laptop is comfortable to use, but can become warm after a long session of gaming. The keyboard in particular became very hot after playing Battlefield V at ultra settings with ray tracing for about 30 minutes. ..
Our TUF Gaming A15 laptop reached 85.5 degrees Fahrenheit after 15 minutes of watching YouTube movies (29.7 degrees Celsius). The spot between the G and H reached 93.5 degrees, and the bottom centre reached 95 degrees Fahrenheit (33.5 degrees Celsius) (34.2 degrees Celsius). For a gaming laptop, where these measures might easily exceed the 100-degree threshold, this is all quite great.
Asus has redesigned their chassis to improve airflow and lifespan. The new air vent placement makes it possible for more airflow and the self-cleaning feature helps keep the laptop clean. ..
Configuration options
The Asus TUF A15 is an affordable gaming laptop that is neither as expensive nor as expensive as high-end gaming laptops targeted towards enthusiasts. It starts at $1,300 (£1,300, or almost $2,000). ..
The Asus TUF A15 is a great gaming laptop for the money, offering comparable performance to some of the more expensive models. It’s a great choice for anyone looking for an affordable gaming laptop that offers good performance. ..
Conclusion
The Asus TUF Gaming A15 is a great laptop for gamers that want a high-end machine without breaking the bank. It has AMD performance inside and a battery life of at least 6-7 hours, making it perfect for long gaming sessions. The pop-up screw at the base of the TUF A15 eliminates durability debates, and long-term working or gaming sessions are not tiresome. In addition, the Dell G3 and MSI GL65 may be in direct competition with one another in terms of performance, specifications, and cost, but AMD CPUs are buffered by competitive pricing so this decision was very welcome.
