The MacBook Pro 14 (2023) offers high-quality build, strong general use and engineering performance, and excellent display quality, making it ideal for professional creative work. Its battery life is impressive, and it's more portable than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is a sturdier option with a focus on gaming, featuring a dedicated GPU suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, but with shorter battery life and added bulk making it less portable. If your priority is gaming or you're looking for a more cost-effective option, the ASUS is worth considering; if you prefer a machine for professional applications with better screen quality and longer battery life, the MacBook is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent 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 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in general use due to its higher RAM, a more powerful CPU, and superior screen quality, which is reflected in its higher color accuracy, brightness, and resolution compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17. Although the ASUS offers a larger screen and dedicated gaming graphics, its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less ideal for portability and prolonged use away from a power source compared to the MacBook Pro, which also offers a better build quality and keyboard.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is considered very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Apple M2 Pro processor, ample RAM, and high-quality Mini LED screen, which supports a wide range of colors and high brightness; in contrast, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is capable, its standard Intel i5 processor, lower amount of RAM, and a more basic IPS screen suggest somewhat less finesse in intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
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
8.4/10
6.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very 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
9.2/10
6.9/10
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has exceptional brightness, resolution, and panel type, making it ideal for general use and engineering where color accuracy and clarity are vital. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. Conversely, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers adequate brightness and resolution for general and engineering use, its lesser color accuracy and subpar refresh rate do not support optimal Gaming and 3D experiences.
Battery
13.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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
10.0/10
7.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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
$1,700
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,700 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) to be good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"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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