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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for high performance for tasks like video editing or graphic design, the Apple MacBook Pro has a strong reputation for these. However, it usually comes at a higher price and with a focus on portability and battery life over gaming capability. If gaming or price is a priority for you, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is more cost-effective and specifically designed for gaming, meaning it will handle gaming graphics and processing better, but it is heavier and may have shorter battery life, making it less ideal for carrying around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good 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 16 (Late 2019).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.1
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) excels in general use with a high-resolution screen, more RAM for multitasking, and longer battery life, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks while being relatively easy to carry. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, although with robust CPU and GPU for gaming, offers less portability due to its larger size and heavier weight, along with a lower battery life which might constrain mobility.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.9
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) excels in engineering and design due to its higher screen quality – with better color accuracy and resolution – and more powerful GPU, making it suitable for demanding visual tasks. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, despite having ample CPU and a competent GPU for engineering software, leans toward gamers with its higher refresh rate and larger screen but falls short in screen color accuracy and resolution, which are crucial for precision in design work.
Content Creation
8.0
7.1
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9
6.7
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.8
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 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 16's display boasts high resolution and brightness along with excellent color reproduction, making it suited for general use and very appealing for engineering and design because it covers a wide range of color gamuts. However, its refresh rate isn't high enough to be ideal for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. Conversely, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while offering a good general-use display, lacks the superior color gamut coverage required for high-level engineering and design tasks, and despite being a gaming laptop, the screen's refresh rate does not meet the top-tier standards required by the latest 3D games.
Battery
12.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has 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 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.6
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) uses the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M graphics chip and has a screen refresh rate limited to 60Hz, which suffices for certain 3D tasks but may not be as fluid for high-frame rate gaming. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is equipped with the Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, offering better gaming performance and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it more suitable for fast-paced games that can run on Windows, noting that many popular games are not compatible with the macOS of the MacBook.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 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 | 4 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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