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Updated February 26, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix and the ASUS TUF Gaming laptops, consider that the ROG Strix generally offers higher performance, better for demanding tasks like engineering software, 3D modeling, or gaming, but comes with a higher price tag and may be less portable due to its build. The TUF Gaming, on the other hand, provides balanced performance suitable for general use and less intensive gaming, with a focus on durability and affordability, plus it may offer better battery life and easier portability at the cost of some high-end features. Choose the ROG Strix if performance is a priority and budget is less of a concern, or opt for the TUF Gaming if you prefer a more cost-effective solution that still meets moderate performance needs and offers better mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very 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 (2024).
Key differences
General Use
8.1
7.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
8.0 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 (2024) is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers superior CPU and RAM performance along with a high-quality screen, which makes it excellent for demanding tasks and enjoyable media consumption, but this may come at the cost of portability and possibly shorter battery life compared to more modest options. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 provides a fair balance with acceptable performance for general use and potentially better battery life, though screen quality and portability may not match the higher standards of the ROG Strix, making it more suited for users prioritizing longevity over peak performance.
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.6
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 typically features a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth performance in gaming and 3D applications. In comparison, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while still capable, usually offers slightly less GPU performance and a lower refresh rate, making it less optimal for these demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8
6.9
9.9/10
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 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 generally offers higher grade CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU along with a better screen which are essential for demanding engineering tasks and design work, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 while capable can have slightly lower performance in these areas. The ROG Strix G16 may be less portable and could produce more operating noise due to its high-performance parts, but it compensates with possibly better keyboard and speaker quality, making extended work sessions more comfortable.
Content Creation
8.4
7.1
9.9/10
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 Strix G16 (2024) 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
8.0
6.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) 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
8.8
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
459.0 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 superior screen characteristics such as higher resolution and brightness, which provide clear and vivid images for general tasks, and its wider color gamuts ensure more precise colors necessary for engineering and design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, it falls short due to a lower refresh rate that can't deliver the smoothness hardcore gamers seek. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while still offering decent resolution and brightness for everyday use, has more limited color accuracy impacting professional design tasks, and also lacks a high refresh rate, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming experiences.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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
7.2
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,590
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,590 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 both have only fair portability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,590 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 459 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"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."
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 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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