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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) excels in portability, screen quality, battery life, and is suitable for general use and lighter engineering tasks, while being highly rated for build quality and having a long battery life. Its performance is solid for general tasks but may not be as geared for intensive 3D applications or gaming as the ASUS. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a larger screen size and is designed with gaming in mind, featuring a dedicated graphics card and higher refresh rate which makes it better for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, the TUF F17 is less portable due to its size and weight, has a lower battery life, and may not match the Apple MacBook Pro in build quality or display color accuracy. Decide based on whether you prioritize performance for specific applications like gaming or portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 with its high-quality screen, efficient M2 processor, and lengthy battery life excels in general use, complemented by its light weight and silent operation, making it very portable. In contrast, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers more storage and a high-refresh-rate screen suited for gaming, its lower screen color accuracy, thicker build, and shorter battery life make it less ideal for on-the-go usage and tasks requiring precise color representation, even though it's capable of more graphically intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.9
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)'s M2 chip provides efficient CPU and GPU performance for engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality display and silent operation, making it a premium choice for portability with its lightweight and fanless design.
Content Creation
7.9
7.1
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is somewhat better.
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.
Software Development
7.8
6.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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
7.6
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13, with its high resolution and bright display, offers crisp and vivid image quality that is well-suited for general use and engineering tasks which require color accuracy, with excellent coverage of professional color gamuts. However, its typically standard refresh rate means that it isn't the best fit for 3D applications where smoother motion portrayal is crucial. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 may provide a decent experience for general activities due to its adequate resolution and brightness but falls short in engineering and design applications due to less precise color representation, and its lower refresh rate hampers gaming and 3D performance.
Battery
20.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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
Very Good
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.2
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,219
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.6
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) with its integrated Apple M2 GPU delivers less graphical power for 3D applications compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which is equipped with the more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, better suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks. However, many popular games are not compatible with MacOS on the MacBook Pro, whereas the ASUS with its Windows operating system has a comprehensive library of games available.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,219 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.36" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 20 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 497 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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