ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZE-ES73) vs ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Comparison summary
- ASUS TUF 16″ is quite a winner for gaming and a better deal.
- For performance ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better processor.
- When it comes to graphics 16″ has a lot better graphics card.
- Dash 15 features a higher resolution screen (Full HD).
- For portability Dash 15 is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZE-ES73)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare specifications
| ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZE-ES73) | ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-12650H | AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Ti | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | HD Plus (1600 x 900 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.41 lbs (2 kg) | 7 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 9.88 x 0.78 inches | 14 x 10 x 1 inches |
| (35.41 x 25.1 x 1.98 cm) | (35.56 x 25.4 x 2.54 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 17, 2022 | October 19, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,129.99 | $1,088.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,129.99 | $1,088.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZE-ES73)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare ASUS TUF Dash 15 / ASUS TUF 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZE-ES73) summary
ASUS TUF Dash 15 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2022. It has an outstanding Intel processor plus a decent amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU that is lackluster well-suited for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is satisfactory for the 15″ 144 Hz IPS display. Your 500gb SSD storage is moderate. It is quite on the heavier side at 4.41 lbs (2 kg).
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home, Off Black, FX517ZE-ES73
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 6GB GDDR6 - Boost up to 1535MHz at 75W (60W + 15W with Dynamic Boost)
MUX switch - GPU MUX switch lets the GPU communicate directly with the display, increasing performance and decreasing latency
Latest 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12650H Processor - 24M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 10 cores (6 P-cores and 4 E-cores)
144Hz 15.6” Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Type Display
16GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM | 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | Windows 11 Home
Durable MIL-STD-810H military standard construction
Self-cleaning Arc Flow fans with anti-dust technology to extend system longevity
Full Connectivity - Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), 2x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen1), 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack, 1x LAN
Backlit keyboard rated for 20-million keystroke durability
Easy Upgrade Designs: Easily add or replace memory and storage
ASIN: B09TD1QN39
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is good great for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD CPU, though enough memory for its price. Only HD Plus resolution is lackluster for the 16″ 144 Hz display. The 500gb SSD storage is common. It is quite hefty at 7 lbs (3.18 kg).
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Laptop: AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, 16" Full HD+ 145Hz Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS Processor (3.2GHz)
16" Full HD+ 144Hz Display
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics
ASIN: B0FV4B883Y