The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a premium choice with high portability and a smaller touchscreen display, suitable for users who need a powerful and versatile device on the go. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is less expensive and has a larger screen with a longer battery life, better for gamers or users who don't mind a heavier device for increased gaming or engineering performance. The Flow X13 has better build quality and screen color accuracy, while the TUF A17 is more cost-effective and suitable for intense gaming with a slightly better performance in engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.8/10
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 shines in general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, along with wide color gamuts, providing crisp visuals and accurate color reproduction for detailed work. However, its lower refresh rate affects gaming and 3D performance, making fast-paced visuals less smooth. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers adequate screen characteristics for general tasks and engineering, but also struggles in gaming and 3D due to a similar shortfall in refresh rate, despite its satisfactory resolution and panel.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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
Very Good
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$1,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,552.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use due to its high screen resolution, 2-in-1 convertible design allowing it to function as both a laptop and a tablet, and its lower weight for greater portability, despite having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, with a higher screen refresh rate, offers a smoother visual experience for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, despite a slightly lower refresh rate, still provides very good gaming and 3D capabilities due to the same powerful GPU present in both systems. The TUF Gaming A17's larger screen may enhance the gaming experience, but for those who prioritize higher refresh rates and possibly better screen quality reflected in color space coverage and pixel density, the ROG Flow X13 is a preferable option.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"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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