ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
45Performance40
38.3Display29.8
54.3Battery66.7
44.2Portability82
7 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) wins this laptop face-off, 50.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+38) and battery (+12). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 44
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 42% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 22.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+4%Bottom 45% | 2,552Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800+13%Bottom 43% | 11,279Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.28 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 14.9 mm+33% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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