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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers better portability due to its lighter weight and higher portability score. It also has a superior display with higher resolution and refresh rate, better color coverage which is ideal for general use and media consumption. However, it's not as proficient in performance for 3D tasks and engineering as the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, which has a more powerful GPU. The TUF A17 has a higher battery life, larger screen but with lower resolution, and heavier weight, making it less portable but potentially more suitable for gaming and intensive tasks that require stronger graphics performance. Both have ample storage, similar battery capacity, and are tagged within a midrange price. Depending on your needs for mobility versus high-performance computing, especially in graphics-intensive applications, you can choose the one that aligns with your priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a slightly lower-powered Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high refresh rate of 165Hz, which is ideal for detailed and smooth gaming visuals, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 sports a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a 144Hz screen, offering better graphic performance for the most demanding games and 3D applications, albeit with a slightly lower refresh rate. Additionally, the Zephyrus has a higher screen resolution, providing better screen quality, but the TUF's newer CPU may offer somewhat better performance in CPU-intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
7.9
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen for content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15's superior screen quality for general use and engineering stems from its higher resolution and brightness along with wider color gamut coverage, offering a clearer, more vibrant, and precise visual experience. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's screen, while offering a fair display, may not be as bright or sharp, and likely lacks the same range of colors, making it less ideal for color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and a less responsive gaming experience.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 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
7.2
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$2,000
$1,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $2,000 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, with its high-resolution screen, excellent keyboard, and lightweight build, provides a superior experience for general use, emphasizing portability and screen quality, along with dependable battery life. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a larger screen and slightly better battery performance along with a good keyboard, yet trades off a bit of portability and screen resolution, making it well-suited for users who prefer a larger display and long usage times without the need for the highest portability or screen detail.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.3
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
8.0
8.1
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
7.4
7.7
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"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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