ROG Zephyrus M15 vs. 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for ROG Zephyrus M15 and 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

ROG Zephyrus M15 Pros

Reasons that ROG Zephyrus M15 is better than 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15.

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-10875H inside ROG Zephyrus M15 has a 39% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-11375H inside 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
ROG Zephyrus M15 - Intel Core i7-10875H
6,874
ROG Zephyrus M15 - Intel Core i7-10750H
5,412
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 - Intel Core i7-11375H
4,935
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 - Intel Core i7-11370H
4,864
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 - Intel Core i5-11300H
4,441
Supports larger memory

ROG Zephyrus M15 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15. It supports up to 48GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15.

Max system memory size
ROG Zephyrus M15
48 GB
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
32 GB
About 6% lighter

ROG Zephyrus M15 weighed 4.18 pounds, 6% lighter than the 4.41 pounds 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15.

WeightROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
Pound
4.18 lbs.
4.41 lbs.
Kilogram
1.90 kg
2.00 kg

2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 over ROG Zephyrus M15.

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between ROG Zephyrus M15 and 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
ROG Zephyrus M15 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
Slots
x1
x0,1
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

ROG Zephyrus M15 Price
Newest Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 15.6" FHD 240Hz IPS Premium Gaming Laptop, 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB GDDR6, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10
Newest Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 15.6" FHD 240Hz IPS Premium Gaming Laptop, 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB GDDR6, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10
By asus
$1,799.00
Laptop Brushed Black Top Cover US English Backlit Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Assembly 6053B1883901 Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502 Series
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By Generic
$172.49
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop, MUX Switch, 14.0" QHD(2560 x 1440) 16:10 165Hz Display, AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6, Win 11 Home, w/Mouse Pad (16GB RAM |1TB PCIe SSD)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop, MUX Switch, 14.0" QHD(2560 x 1440) 16:10 165Hz Display, AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6, Win 11 Home, w/Mouse Pad (16GB RAM |1TB PCIe SSD)
By ASUS
$1,176.99
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 Price
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home, Off Black, FX517ZM-AS73
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home, Off Black, FX517ZM-AS73
By ASUS
$1,074.00
$1,299.99 17% OFF
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2021) Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, Intel Core i7-11370H, 8GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10, Eclipse Grey Color, TUF516PE-AB73
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2021) Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, Intel Core i7-11370H, 8GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10, Eclipse Grey Color, TUF516PE-AB73
By ASUS
$929.00
Laptop Screen Assembly Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Asus TUF Dash F15 2021 FX516 Series 15.6 inch 1920x1080 Matte FHD IPS Non-Touch 240Hz Panel Eclipse Gray Cover Hinges Cables LCD Display
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By Generic
$229.99

Availability

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
Released20202021
Release Date-Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021)
Generations

Exterior

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
DimensionsBrushed Black models
  • 14.17” x 9.92” x 0.74” (360 x 252 x 18.9 mm)
Prism Gray / Black
  • 14.17” x 9.92” x 0.78” (360 x 252 x 19.9 mm)
14.17 x 9.92 x 0.78 inches (360 x 252 x 19.9 mm)
Weight4.18 lbs (1.9 kg)4.41 lbs (2.00 Kg)
Colors
Brushed Black Prism Gray
Moonlight White Eclipse Gray
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Backlit chicklet keyboard
  • Brushed Black: Per-key RGB lighting
  • Prism Gray / Black: One-zone RGB lighting
  • Aura Sync
  • Hotkeys: Volume up / Volume down / Microphone mute / ROG Armoury Crate
  • N key rollover
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard.
  • 1.7 mm key travel.
  • The desktop-style layout features spaces between function keys for intuitive identification and hot keys to keep vital commands within easy reach.
  • Four dedicated gaming hotkeys.
  • Button-less precision touchpad.

Display

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 15.6-inch 4K UHD (3840x2160) IPS-level panel, 60Hz, 100% Adobe RGB, Pantone® Validated
  • 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-level panel, 240Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, Pantone® Validated
  • 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-level panel, 144Hz
  • 15.6” FHD 144Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 anti-glare sRGB:62.5% Adobe:47.34% 144Hz IPS-level Adaptive-Sync
  • 15.6” FHD 240Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 anti-glare sRGB:100% Adobe:75.35% 240Hz IPS-level Adaptive-Sync
  • 15.6” WQHD 165Hz
    2560 x 1440 16:9 anti-glare 65Hz IPS-level Adaptive-Sync

Ports

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
ROG Zephyrus M15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ 3
    with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery.
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
  • 1 x 3.5mm Audio jack (ESS Hi-Fi DAC)
  • 1 x Audio jack mic-in
  • 1 x Kensington lock
  • 1 x RJ-45 jack
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (6)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x headphone jack
  • 1 x power port
Right (3)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10875H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 5.10 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.10 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 35W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11370H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.30 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 35W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11375H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.30 → 5.00 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 35W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10875H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11370H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11375H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
MemoryUp to 48GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM
16GB on-board memory.
8GB 16GB 32GB
DDR4 3200MHz memory.
  • 1 x
    8GB 16GB
    Onboard memory.
  • 1 x
    8GB 16GB
    SO-DIMM slot.
Discrete GraphicsROG Zephyrus M15 GU502LW
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM (Boost Clock: 1360MHz, 90W)
ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502LV
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM (Boost Clock: 1450MHz, 90W)
ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502LU
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti with 6GB GDDR6 VRAM (Boost Clock: 1690MHz 80W)
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6, With ROG Boost up to 1525 MHz at 80W (85W with Dynamic Boost)
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070
    8GB GDDR6, With ROG Boost up to 1390 MHz at 80W (85W with Dynamic Boost)
Storage
  • Single
    • 512GB 1TB
      M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
  • Dual
    • 512GB+512GB 1TB+1TB
      M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
      Supports RAID 0.
512GB 1TB
M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
2 x M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® Slots

Connectivity

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax (2x2))
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet
  • Gigabit LAN
    Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
Size-76 Wh
4-cell lithium-polymer battery
Battery Life
  • Up to 7 hours and 47 minutes
    Web Browsing.
  • Up to 8 hours and 41 minutes
    Video Playback.
Up to 16.6 hours
Power Supply
  • 230W power adaptor
    Propriety charger.
  • Supports charging via USB-C
    Supports USB Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W.
200W power adaptor
Plug type : ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A, supports fast charging 50% in 30 minutes.

Software

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
Camera
  • No Built-in camera.
Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
Audio
  • 2 speakers with Smart AMP technology
  • Array Microphone
  • Speakers
    • Two speakers with four cut-outs
    • 2 x 2W speakers
    • DTS:X™ Ultra technology
      Delivers high-fidelity 7.1-channel virtual surround sound for theater-quality audio with stereo headsets.
  • Microphone
    • Built-in array microphone
    • Advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.

Misc

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
Security-
  • Kensington lock
  • FTPM (Firmware-based Trusted Platform Module)

Key Features

ROG Zephyrus M152021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:0
15.6”
1080p 240Hz
Weight
4.18 lb
1.90 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10875H
8C/16T, 2.30 → 5.10 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,192
Single Core
Geekbench 5
6,874
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
Upgradable up to
48GB
3200 MHz DDR4
ROG Zephyrus M15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 2070
8GB GDDR6 80W TGP
Released in Early
2021
16:9
15.6”
1440p 165Hz
Weight
4.41 lb
2.00 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-11375H
4C/8T, 3.30 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,427
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,935
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3070
8GB GDDR6

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