The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers better performance and a higher quality display suitable for intensive tasks, such as 3D rendering or running engineering software, with a touchscreen and a battery that allows for longer use. However, it is more expensive and slightly heavier, which may affect portability. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is less expensive and has a larger screen, but with lower performance components and battery life, making it less ideal for demanding tasks. It may appeal to those who prefer a larger display and are content with moderate performance for general use and less intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X16.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is rated higher for general use due to its superior CPU and RAM, higher resolution and quality touchscreen, and longer battery life, enhancing portability and ease of use. Whereas, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while having a larger screen, falls short in comparison with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, lower screen quality with no touchscreen capability, and shorter battery life, which makes it less convenient for versatile everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.6/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is 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.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design use with its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, superior Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, and abundant RAM which facilitate intensive tasks and complex 3D modeling, while its high-resolution touchscreen and convertible design provide enhanced interaction and display quality for detailed work. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, despite having a larger screen, has less RAM and a less potent Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics, which are sufficient for many engineering tasks but may not handle the most demanding applications as smoothly as the ROG Flow X16.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
7.7/10
6.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
8.5/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Consider the ASUS ROG Flow X16 with a high-resolution display and wide color coverage, making it suitable for detailed engineering work and pleasing to the eye for everyday tasks; however, the refresh rate may not be high enough for the smoothest gaming experience. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with lower resolution and narrower color gamut, will suffice for casual use and some design work, but it is not the best fit for color-critical tasks or fast-paced gaming due to a lesser screen refresh rate. If screen quality is a priority in your decision, weigh the importance of resolution and color accuracy for engineering and design against the need for high refresh rates for gaming.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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 X16 has very good 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
$1,300
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"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 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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