Asus TUF Gaming F15 Laptop Review: What Makes It Stand Out?

November 20, 2024, 10:26 AM
by Md. Mehedi Hasan

UNB News
Publish- November 20, 2024, 10:26 AM
Md. Mehedi Hasan
Update- November 20, 2024, 10:49 AM

Asus TUF Gaming F15 Laptop

Asus is known for crafting high-performance laptops tailored to market needs. Its budget-friendly F series has become a top choice among gamers. Since its release, the 2023 version of the Asus TUF Gaming F15 has become a top choice in the budget-friendly gaming laptop segment. Packed with a minimal design, robust hardware, and exceptional gaming features, the Asus TUF Gaming F15 outpaces competitors in delivering value and performance for gaming enthusiasts. A detailed comparative view of Asus TUF Gaming F15 laptop’s features will reveal the reason behind its popularity.

Key Features and Specis of Asus TUF Gaming F15

Design

A sturdy, full metal body gives the Asus TUF Gaming F15 a distinctive look, especially when its major competitors, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, feature plastic-made covers.

The metal accent justifies the Asus F15’s robustness yet diminishes the overall flexibility and portability. The 2.2kg body weight may feel a bit over the boundary, but it doesn’t level down the grayish metallic charm of the body.

An ideal-sized TUF logo is embossed on the back of the lid, and four polished dimples in the corners create a sense of harmony. When the lid is closed, a cutaway section at the lower mid of the lid works as a passway for the indicator lights.

The keyboard is backed up with modern RGB light options. Its semi-transparent keys are slightly dipped in the body to comfort finger maneuvers. Asus has crammed a plethora of keys into a small space without messing up the laptop's design and functionality. Users will get a full-featured num-pad with a comprehensive set of function and performance keys.

The entire Asus TUF Gaming F15 measures 13.94 by 0.88 by 9.88 inches, a little shorter and slimmer than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9, measuring ‎14.3 x 10.3 x 0.9 inches, and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, measuring 14.18 x 11.02 x 1.05 inches. The distinct cut in length and width helps the F15 come in with a tolerable weight.

Users will find all the ports and connectors they need, including two USB A ports, an HDMI port, a headphone jack, a regular USB-C port, and a Thunderbolt 4 port. The Thunderbolt 4 port charges the laptop at a 100-watt rate. The port plugs in halfway down the left edge, impelling comfortable movement of the laptop. Lefthanders have to compromise a little comfort while using the laptop to put on the charge.

Display

Asus TUF Gaming F15 comes with a 15.6-inch IPS panel featuring a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. The display is standard, but it may not punch as an impressive performance for a gaming laptop display.

A 144Hz refresh rate is a typical choice for a budget-friendly laptop; a 165Hz refresh rate would be appreciable. However, only filling the display with more brightness and crispness could save the display from its users’ despair.

Hardware and Performance

In the hardware section, the Asus TUF Gaming F15 features an i7-12700H CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, offering superior power over similarly priced competitors like the Gigabyte G5 and MSI Cyborg 15. And, thanks to TUF Gaming F15’s higher 140W GPU limit. However, its 512GB SSD capacity falls behind competitors with more extensive default storage.

For software, its Armoury Crate app is feature-rich, allowing detailed performance customization, but lacks the polish of Lenovo's or Acer’s software, which feels more streamlined despite fewer features.

In performance, the TUF Gaming F15 leads in AAA gaming with Frame Generation boosting FPS. While competitors like the Aorus 15 BMF lag slightly in GPU output, higher-end systems like Lenovo's Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 still outperform it with RTX 4060 configurations.

Battery and Charger

The Asus TUF Gaming F15 uses a Lithium battery that lasts around 5 hours. It tells of a small battery, like the one featured in the Gigabyte G5. This is undoubtedly disappointing for players who want to binge-strike their favorite games for long hours at a stretch.

A few names, like the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9, MSI Cyborg 15, and Gigabyte Aorus 15, offer large batteries for around twice the support of the Asus F15. However, laptops with smaller batteries are still the norm in the budget-gaming segment.

The Asus TUF Gaming F15 suggests an Armory Core setting and silent fan mode activation for longer support. In perfect cases, the battery can run around 10 hours straight.

Pros and Cons of the Asus TUF Gaming F15

Pros

- Sturdy, full-metal body
- Intel i7-12700H and RTX 4060 GPU with 140W TGP
- Advanced performance customization via Armoury Crate
- Thunderbolt 4 and comprehensive port selection
- Smooth AAA gaming performance with DLSS and Frame Generation
- Compact dimensions for the category
- RGB keyboard with semi-transparent keys.

Cons

- Mediocre 1080p display with 144Hz refresh rate
- Limited 512GB SSD storage
- Short battery life (around 5 hours)
- Heavy at 2.2 kg
- Overwhelming Armoury Crate software
- Weak speaker audio quality
- Awkward charging port placement for left-handed users.

Price of the Asus TUF Gaming F15

The Asus TUF Gaming F15 laptop is priced at $1099 or BDT 1,31,743 (as per the current conversion rate of USD 1 = BDT 119.88). However, the price may vary depending on the sellers.

Conclusion

The Asus TUF Gaming F15 stands out as a robust and powerful budget-friendly gaming laptop featuring a sturdy metal build-up, exceptional performance from its Intel i7-12700H processor with RTX 4060 GPU, and advanced customization through Armoury Crate. It balances gaming performance with compact dimensions, an RGB-lit keyboard, and versatile port options, including Thunderbolt 4.

However, its drawbacks include a lackluster 1080p display, limited SSD storage, and short battery life. While not perfect, the TUF Gaming F15 offers excellent value for gamers seeking a reliable machine in the mid-tier budget segment.