ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

solid gaming performance

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

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Difference between ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Eclipse grey Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A -
INPUT ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number HN015T -
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