The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers high-end performance suitable for intensive engineering, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, but it comes at a higher price and has a larger, heavier form factor which affects portability. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is more budget-friendly and slightly more portable with decent performance for general use and some gaming, though it may struggle with more demanding tasks due to its lower specs in comparison to the ROG Strix G18. Choose the ROG Strix G18 for top-tier performance and the TUF Gaming F17 for more casual use and better value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
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
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 Strix G18.
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 outperforms the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use due to its superior CPU and RAM, which accounts for faster and smoother performance, along with a better screen quality that enhances visual experience. However, its larger size and weight reduce portability and its higher-end components shorten battery life, compared to the more portable and longer-lasting TUF Gaming F17, which offers modest performance that's adequate for less demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.6/10
8.9/10
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in gaming and 3D tasks with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are crucial for fluid visuals and fast-paced games, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and 144Hz refresh rate provide a satisfactory but less impressive experience. Additionally, the Strix's screen offers greater brightness and color space coverage, which enhances overall screen quality, adding value to gaming and creative work that relies on visual fidelity.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is better suited for engineering and design tasks owing to its more powerful CPU and GPU, greater amount of RAM, and higher quality screen, which makes it ideal for demanding applications and detailed visuals. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers moderate performance suitable for engineering tasks but with a less powerful setup and a screen that doesn't match the Strix G18's quality, which makes it a budget-friendlier but less capable option.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.1/10
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 G18 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
8.1/10
6.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
8.7/10
6.9/10
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G18's sharper resolution and brighter display make it superior to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, offering clearer and more vibrant visuals. Engineers and designers will find the ASUS ROG Strix G18's wider color gamuts beneficial for their work, providing more accurate color representation than the TUF Gaming F17's more limited range. However, gamers and 3D users who prioritize smooth motion may find both laptops lacking, as neither excels in refresh rates compared to models specifically designed for high-frame-rate gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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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