ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
The Verdict
These laptops serve different purposes and budgets. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 targets gamers with its 144Hz 1920x1080 display, 16-core Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, and aggressive pricing at $1099. It delivers 10 hours of battery life on light tasks and weighs 2.2 kg, making it reasonably portable for a 15.6-inch gaming machine. The 512GB SSD is expandable, and the 3 USB-A ports provide good legacy connectivity. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is a premium content creation machine priced at $2399, featuring a stunning 16-inch 2880x1800 AMOLED display with 400 nits brightness, dual Thunderbolt ports, and 32GB LPDDR5 RAM paired with an Intel Core i9-13900H. Its aluminum chassis weighs just 1.79kg, making it lighter despite being larger. However, the 76Wh battery only manages 8 hours versus the ASUS's 90Wh with 10 hours. The Galaxy Book3 offers superior color accuracy and display quality but costs more than double. For gaming and fast gaming performance at reasonable cost, ASUS TUF Gaming A15 excels. For professionals requiring AMOLED color accuracy and premium build quality, Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra justifies its premium. Budget-conscious gamers should choose the ASUS; creatives with deeper pockets should choose Samsung.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- →90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra if…
- →Gorgeous 16-inch 2.8K AMOLED 120Hz display with vivid colors
- →NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU handles creative and gaming workloads
- →Under 4 lbs — lightweight for a 16-inch laptop with discrete GPU
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- 90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
- Upgradeable RAM and dual SSD slots
- Quiet under light workloads
Cons
- 1080p FHD display looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- 300-nit brightness is poor for well-lit rooms
- Plastic chassis lacks a premium feel
- No Thunderbolt support
- Fan noise escalates quickly under load
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Pros
- Gorgeous 16-inch 2.8K AMOLED 120Hz display with vivid colors
- NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU handles creative and gaming workloads
- Under 4 lbs — lightweight for a 16-inch laptop with discrete GPU
- Seamless Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy phones and tablets
- Excellent keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel and good feedback
Cons
- $2,399 is steep and competes directly with MacBook Pro 16
- 76 Wh battery drains faster on AMOLED — expect 6-7 hours in practice
- Soldered RAM and SSD limit upgradeability
- Samsung software bloatware is annoying to clean up
- No OLED brightness matching Apple's XDR 1600-nit HDR peak
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg) |
| Material | Plastic with metal reinforcement | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 354.9 x 251.9 x 22.9 mm | 13.99 x 9.86 x 0.65 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours light use | Up to 8 hours |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | FHD IPS 144Hz | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 32 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core / 16-thread | 14 cores (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen) |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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