The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better suited for general use due to its higher RAM and more efficient CPU, which facilitate smoother multitasking and better processing performance. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while offering a larger screen, has less RAM and a less powerful CPU, compromising its general performance, and it has a significantly shorter battery life, reducing its usability on the go.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, although both have the same screen refresh rate which is important for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. Screen quality, while somewhat important, is also secondary to the GPU's capability to render graphics quickly and effectively for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 stands out for engineering and design primarily due to its superior main processor, the AMD Ryzen 7, and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU which provide excellent performance for demanding tasks, along with a larger storage capacity and more RAM for smoother multitasking compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which has a less powerful Intel i5 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering laptops for general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and F17 both have adequate resolution and brightness, which ensures a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, although the A15 and F17 don't excel in color accuracy with limited color gamuts, they still deliver a satisfactory experience for less color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can impact the smoothness and responsiveness crucial in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
11.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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