MacBook Pro 15” (2019) vs. 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between MacBook Pro 15” (2019) and 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2019) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2019) is better than 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15.
Significantly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-9980HK inside MacBook Pro 15” (2019) has a 31% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-11375H inside 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Intel Core i9-9980HK
6,504
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Intel Core i9-9880H
6,100
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 - Intel Core i7-11375H
4,935
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 - Intel Core i7-11370H
4,864
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 - Intel Core i5-11300H
4,441
About 9% lighter
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) weighed 4.02 pounds, 9% lighter than the 4.41 pounds 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15.
| Weight | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
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| Pound | 4.02 lbs. | 4.41 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.82 kg | 2.00 kg |
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Newer manufacturing
2021 vs. 2019
Supports faster memory
The 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” (2019). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Memory type and speed
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - DDR4
2,400 MHz
Upgradable memory
The 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 comes with one SODIMM slot that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the MacBook Pro 15” (2019) since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
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| Slots | Onboard | x0,1 |
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Upgradable storage
The 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
| Slots | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
Has four more ports and slots
The 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 has more ports and slots count than the MacBook Pro 15” (2019). It has nine versus five amount of ports and slots on the MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
| Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
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| HDMI | No | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x4 | No |
| Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
| USB-A | No | Yes x3 |
| Total | 5 | 9 |
More versatile connectivity
The 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the MacBook Pro 15” (2019). It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
| Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
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| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
| USB-A | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook Pro 15” (2019) and 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15.
Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Max system memory size
MacBook Pro 15” (2019)
32 GB
2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15
32 GB
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Release Date | Announced on May 16th, 2019 | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
| Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 14.17 x 9.92 x 0.78 inches (360 x 252 x 19.9 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | 4.41 lbs (2.00 Kg) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Moonlight White Eclipse Gray |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
| Size | 15.4 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
Left (2)
Right (3)
|  Left (6)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
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| Memory | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB DDR4 3200MHz memory.
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| Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD | 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD2 x M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® Slots |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax (2x2)) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
| Size | 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 76 Wh 4-cell lithium-polymer battery |
| Battery Life |
| Up to 16.6 hours |
| Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter | 200W power adaptor Plug type : ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A, supports fast charging 50% in 30 minutes. |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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| Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | Armoury Crate |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
| Sensors |
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| In the box |
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| Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | - |
| More | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) | 2021 ASUS TUF Dash F15 |
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