If you prioritize gaming or resource-intensive tasks like video editing or 3D modeling, the ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its more powerful processor and graphics card, is suitable despite being more expensive and slightly heavier. However, if you're looking for a larger screen and a more budget-friendly option, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is a good choice, though it has a less powerful processor and graphics card and a shorter battery life. Both laptops have backlit keyboards and are designed for gaming, but the Strix G16 has additional features for enhanced gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G16.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is rated good for general use thanks to its higher-end CPU, double the RAM, and superior battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which has adequate performance but less RAM and a shorter battery life, making it fair for general use. The G16 also has better screen quality with higher resolution and screen brightness, enhancing the overall user experience, while the F17, although larger in screen size, doesn't quite reach the same levels of display excellence and battery longevity.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its better CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks, along with a higher screen quality as indicated by its broad color space coverage. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while still suitable for engineering and design, offers lower performance in these critical areas with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a GPU that's not as robust, despite its larger screen size and portability.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.7/10
6.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.5/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a balance of resolution, panel type, and brightness that makes it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, with its color gamut coverage enhancing the precision required for design roles. However, its lower refresh rate impacts the smoothness needed in gaming and 3D applications, where fast-moving visuals are common. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while still suitable for general use, has less color fidelity that might not be ideal for professional design applications, and also falls short in refresh rate for gaming and 3D tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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