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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, being lighter and sporting a higher resolution OLED display with superior color coverage, is perfect for professionals who prioritize portability and screen quality for tasks like photo editing or watching high-quality media. Its battery life is excellent for on-the-go use, and it has a good build and general performance for typical office work or web browsing. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with a larger screen, more powerful CPU, and dedicated graphics card, excels in gaming, 3D rendering, and other GPU-intensive tasks. However, it's larger, heavier, and offers lower screen quality and color accuracy. It is also more expensive but can handle more heavy-duty tasks like video editing, gaming, or engineering software. Choose the Zenbook S 13 for portability and daily productivity or the TUF Gaming A17 for performance-intensive tasks and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class portability
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.6
8.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 stands out for general use due to its OLED screen offering higher screen quality, a lightweight and slim design that enhances portability, and a longer battery life, which is complemented by a strong CPU and ample RAM for smooth performance.
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 outclasses the ASUS Zenbook S 13 in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, factors crucial for smooth and visually appealing gameplay. On the other hand, the Zenbook S 13, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, is suitable for less demanding games but offers a higher resolution OLED display, which is more vibrant but not as fast in refresh rate as the TUF A17's IPS panel.
Software Development
8.3
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.1
6.8
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a high-quality display with vivid colors and sharp resolution which enhances the overall viewing experience, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering tasks that require accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D work, the refresh rate isn't as high, leading to less smooth visuals which can be disadvantageous in fast-paced scenarios. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, while having a fair display for general tasks and color work, falls short for gaming and 3D because of its lower quality display, not fully taking advantage of high-speed content despite being part of a gaming-oriented line.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Best in Class
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,552.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 benefits engineering and design users through its high-resolution OLED display and powerful Intel processor, coupled with ample RAM, offering vivid screen quality and capable performance for demanding tasks. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 comes equipped with a dedicated Nvidia GPU and an AMD processor optimized for gaming and heavy workloads, but with tradeoffs including a lower screen resolution and reduced portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
8.5
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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