The Asus TUF F15 is a 12th-generation Intel Core i7-8750H laptop that offers the best gaming experience. It has an advanced Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It also has a GTX 1070 graphics card and a backlit keyboard.
Asus TUF Gaming F15 review: Design
The Asus TUF Gaming F15 is still a gamer-esque laptop with a macho look. It has the same gunmetal grey body, faux screws on the lid, and substantial vent-filled chassis as before. Some people may like it, while others may not. ..
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a laptop that has a bottom deck that is covered in plastic and feels less expensive than soft-touch materials. Additionally, a full number keypad was added in addition to the standard five dedicated keys for volume control and launching ROG software. ..
The F15’s weight is surprising, given its size. Moving the speakers makes it narrower than the ROG Zephyrus G15, but otherwise, Asus’ high-end gaming system outperforms the Alienware X14 in all other regards.
Keyboard and touchpad
The keyboard is comfortable to use and has a good travel distance. The keys are easy to find and the white keys are bright without needing backlighting.
This keyboard has a variety of illumination options, including changing colors to match your mood or style. The brightness level can be adjusted to suit your needs. The keycaps feel very comfortable to the touch. The Trackpad/Numpad is a mid-sized device with two physical buttons on the left and right. While the trackpad is easy to use, you may also use a mouse if you like for gaming. Both Windows Precision Drivers and gesture navigation are supported.
Display
The TUF Gaming F15 laptop has a 15.6-inch WQHD IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 3ms response time. Additionally, the screen has a brightness of 300 nits, which is sufficient for a gaming laptop. Additionally, you receive complete DCI-P3 coverage for some content creation. The screen also offered excellent viewing angles and boasted accurate color reproduction.
The new TUF gaming laptop has an adaptive-sync display that synchronizes the refresh rate with the GPU’s output to lessen lag, lessen stuttering, and eliminate visual tearing. Additionally, the laptop is ideal for a gaming laptop because it has a sturdy gaming panel and also a creative workspace.
Asus TUF Gaming F15 review: Audio
Although the Asus TUF Gaming F15 boasts Dolby Atmos and high-res certification, we’d like something with a stronger two speaker audio system. One speaker is located above the keyboard, and a second is tucked away in the display’s bottom bezel. When it’s close enough, you can hear it clearly enough to pick up on even quiet sounds like footsteps while we were watching Moon Knight.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon has excellent Atmos audio support, providing clear and crisp sound. However, the kicks from the track were barely audible over the speakers.
Graphic and gaming
The TUF Gaming F15 is a gaming laptop that has been designed with gamers in mind. It has an RTX 3060 graphics card, which is capable of handling a variety of graphically demanding games. The laptop also has internals that are top-notch, making it one of the best options on the market.
Asus’ TUF Gaming F15 laptop outperforms the Alienware X14 and is nearly as fast as the ROG Zephyrus G15, according to our benchmarks. However, you can improve these numbers by overclocking the processor and graphics card, or by using Armoury Crate to boost the power and speed of the laptop. You can also read our review of the Asus TUF Gaming F15 laptop. ..
For the price, this is a seriously impressive big rig that rivals the performance of its more expensive, more opulent sibling. ..
Performance
The TUF Gaming F15 (2022) has a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 -12700H CPU for performance, along with up to 1TB of NVMe SSD storage and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. The laptop has a discrete Nvidia RTX 3060 laptop GPU with up to 140W of power or Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. PCIe Gen 4 also enables faster SSD storage. For the best visuals to frame rate ratio, we tested every game on the TUF gaming laptop on high settings.
The TUF laptop averaged 145 frames per second in Overwatch and 130 frames per second in Apex Legends. Another multiplayer game put to the test was Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, where the system consistently averaged 105 frames per second. Battlefield V achieved an average frame rate of 85. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy played without a hitch in Quality mode, and we also gave Horizon Zero Dawn a brief try in Ultra settings.
1440p resolution is the most popular resolution for gaming, and it’s also the resolution that we recommend for single-player games. This is because it offers the best frame rates and provides a great display for games. The new MUX switch can also be used directly in the software, which improves performance in games by about 5%.
The new Intel Core i7 CPU is a powerful and efficient processor that achieved high scores in various tests.
Turbo Mode on the TUF Gaming F15 laptop allows the CPU and graphics card to reach temperatures of up to 95 degrees. This is great for gamers who need a powerful machine that can handle high-stress situations. The new cooling system keeps heat away from your hands, which is a great feature for content producers who need to work in comfort.
Asus TUF Gaming F15 review: Battery life
The TUF F15 from a year ago had excellent battery life, but this model outperformed it by one hour and thirty-five minutes at 7:35 while the screen was operating at 165Hz. When we reduced the frequency in our Battery Informant test for non-gaming, the runtime increased to 8:34. With an extra fourteen minutes of life (8:48), the Zephyrus G15 edged it out, but the X14 was completely destroyed. ..
This laptop is great for gaming, as it has a fast 1:26 PCMark 10 result. However, it can also be used for regular work without worrying about running out of battery life.
Heat
When running the Metro Exodus stress test, we examined the Asus TUF Gaming F15 to check how hot it became to the touch. The laptop’s Centre reached 49.5 degrees Celsius (121.01 degrees Fahrenheit), but it wasn’t too hot to touch or comfortably type on. The fan wasn’t very loud, but it was noticeable when it turned on. The keyboard measured the same temperature as the bottom, which is typically the hottest part of the device, and the touchpad remained cooler at 28.8 Celsius (83.84 Fahrenheit).
Configuration options
The TUF F15 we tested costs $1,499 and features a 1080p, 300Hz display, an Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. For the amount of horsepower you receive, that is a pretty darn good offer. For comparison, that is $50 less than the MSI GL76 and $440 less than an Alienware x14 with a comparable configuration. ..
The F15 is a budget-friendly gaming laptop that is focused on improving its price-to-performance ratio. It has an Intel Core i5-8300H processor, 8GB of RAM, and a GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card.
Conclusion
The TUF F15 gaming laptop is a great device. Other than the build quality, there isn’t anything to criticize. The TUF F15 (2022) maintains a good battery life and provides a good selection of ports while providing excellent performance, a vibrant display, a comfortable keyboard, and strong audio. With its aluminum lid and military-grade certification, it is still fairly sturdy even though the construction is not of the highest caliber. ..
