Asus is known for its wide range of laptops, but how do its ROG and TUF gaming laptops compare?
We have already seen how the Asus Vivobook and Asus Zenbook compare, so we thought it was high time we also took a closer look at the Asus ROG and Asus TUF ranges.
Unlike the Zenbook and Vivobook lines, these laptops are designed for gamers. To help you decide which range is best for your needs, be sure to keep reading to find out all the basic differences.
Asus ROG vs. Asus TUF
These two lines of laptops are aimed at gamers. ROG stands for Republic of Gamers, while TUF stands for The Ultimate Force.
One of the biggest differences between the ROG and TUF lines is the design of the laptops themselves. The ROG range is known for its RGB and customization features, with the covers usually being made of aluminum. TUF models usually – but not always – feature an all-plastic build and usually don’t come with RGB lights on the lid, with the newer Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (2023) coming in very understated colors , such as Off Black and Sandstorm.
Additionally, the ROG line is known for having the latest and most powerful CPU and GPU options, while the TUF is a bit more affordable. It won’t always be the case, but we can see that the ROG Flow X16 (2023) comes with the latest Intel Core i9-13900H processor, along with the Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU for the best performance. You can also find some impressive specs in the TUF lineup, with the TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (2023) coming with Radeon RX 7700S GPU and Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU.
Some of this will come down to personal preference. Overall, both of these series can handle contemporary games and will be able to deliver a high level of performance, but in our experience the ROG lineup offers more powerful specs as well as more interesting designs overall. .
Asus ROG Laptops
Now that we know the main difference between ROG and TUF ranges, we can go through some of the options available in the market. We have listed all Asus ROG models currently available. It is important to note that many of these models can be purchased with different internal components, which means that several models can appear on the Asus website with the same name despite having different specifications.
Asus TUF Laptops
And if you’re looking for a TUF gaming laptop, here are all the models currently on the market:
- Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (2023)
- Asus TUF Gaming A17 (2023)
- Asus TUF Gaming A1
- Asus TUF Gaming F17
- Asus TUF Dash F15
- Asus TUF Dash F17
- Asus TUF Gaming A17 (2022)
- Asus TUF Gaming