ASUS TUF Gaming A17
ASUS TUF Gaming A17
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.0/10
GAMING/AI: Very Good—8.1/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.3/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.7/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.1/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.5/10
BATTERY: Very Good—8.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.7/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.6/10
SIZE: 17.3"
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is a midrange-priced gaming laptop notable for its combination of an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, making it strong in both general use and gaming or engineering tasks. It has a large 17.3-inch display, although the resolution is standard 1080p, and the larger screen size does not enhance portability, with the laptop weighing over 5 pounds. The IPS panel provides good color coverage, satisfactory for gaming and general use, but less ideal for work requiring highly accurate color representation. It shines in heat management and general performance, with ample storage and memory, and includes a substantial battery, although the 10-hour battery life might be shorter during intensive tasks. It has a durable build and is prepared for future upgrades with available RAM and storage slots. It does lack in port selection compared to some premium laptops, but it does offer the essential ports, including Ethernet and USB-C charging. If you're looking for a solid gaming laptop with good performance that can handle engineering software and don't need the highest portability or screen resolution, the TUF Gaming A17 is a strong contender. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High-performance AMD Ryzen 9 processor
- Powerful Nvidia RTX graphics
- Significant storage and RAM
- Large 17.3-inch display
- Good build and heat management
Cons
- Below average portability
- Mediocre battery life
- Average screen color performance
- No Thunderbolt support
Ratings by Category
Engineering & Design:4.5
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is excellent for engineering and design due to its high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which together provide substantial processing and graphics power for demanding tasks. Its 17.3-inch IPS screen with a full HD resolution enhances visual clarity and color accuracy for design work, although its size and weight reduce portability.
General Use:4.4
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and efficient handling of general computing tasks. Its IPS screen delivers good color reproduction and viewing angles, but the tradeoff for this performance and a large screen is a fair battery life and less portability due to its size and weight.
Gaming & AI:4.4
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers an immersive gaming experience with its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which is crucial for graphics-intensive tasks like 3D rendering. Furthermore, the 144Hz screen refresh rate allows for smoother motion in games, enhancing visual fluidity, which is a significant factor for gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation:4.4
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.4
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Software Development:4.3
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Operating Noise:4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Build Quality:4.1
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.0
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Keyboard Quality:4.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Portability:3.5
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,550 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | ||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | ||
Width | 15.55" | ||
Depth | 10.39" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 10 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.2/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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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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