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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a larger screen and don't mind a heavier laptop, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a 17.3-inch display and is heavier than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, which has a 15.6-inch screen and is lighter, making it more portable. The A17 may come at a higher price compared to the F15, which is less expensive. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and powerful graphics cards suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen for general use.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's screen provides a sharper image and more vivid display due to its higher resolution and brighter panel, making it more comfortable to use for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. When it comes to engineering and design, although both laptops lack in covering professional color gamuts, the F15’s slightly better color accuracy makes it a more suitable choice for tasks that require a degree of color precision. However, both the A17 and F15 fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as their screens have lower refresh rates which are less ideal for the fast-paced visuals and smooth action required in these scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,552
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is favored for general use over the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 due to better heat management and a slightly larger screen which can enhance the viewing experience, although both have very capable CPUs and equal amounts of RAM that make them suitable for everyday tasks. However, the F15 is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size but sacrifices battery life compared to the A17, which is a critical aspect for users needing a laptop that can last longer on a single charge away from a power source.
Gaming and AI
8.1
8.0
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is considered very good for gaming and 3D tasks due to its larger screen with a high refresh rate which is crucial for smooth visuals, and a powerful GPU which is very important for rendering graphics-intensive games and 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 also offers a high refresh rate and the same capable GPU but has a smaller screen, which while still good for gaming and 3D, may not provide as immersive an experience as the larger display of the A17.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and F15 are well-suited for engineering and design due to their high-performance CPUs and GPUs, substantial RAM, and quality IPS displays, which ensure crisp and accurate visuals necessary for such tasks. While both have similar capabilities, the A17 offers a larger screen which might be beneficial for detail-oriented work, though the F15 is slightly lighter and more portable, which could be advantageous for users frequently on the move.
Content Creation
8.1
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
7.7
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 257 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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