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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is designed for gaming with a more powerful processor and graphics card, larger screen, and a higher capacity battery, which may be beneficial for intensive tasks but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less suited for frequent travel. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a more vibrant OLED display with higher resolution and touch capability, it is lighter and more portable with a longer battery life, but it has less power in terms of processing and graphics capabilities, making it better for general use rather than for gaming or demanding engineering software. Choose the TUF Gaming A17 for performance-intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering, and the Zenbook 14X OLED for general use with a focus on display quality and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1
6.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 outperforms the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Zenbook's integrated Intel i5-13500H Iris Xe graphics and 120Hz screen.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 stands out for engineering and design use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, along with substantial RAM and storage, making it highly suitable for demanding tasks, but it is less portable and has a lower screen resolution.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED's higher resolution and OLED panel type provide crisper visuals and better brightness, making it superior to the ASUS TUF Gaming A17. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS Zenbook's OLED display again stands out because of its wide color gamut, presenting more accurate colors compared to the TUF Gaming A17's display, which is less capable in this regard. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for the smooth visuals often required in fast-paced interactive environments.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$825
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $825.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers ample power for multitasking and demanding programs with its superior CPU and larger RAM, while its larger screen and higher refresh rate enhance visual tasks, but it sacrifices some portability and has a lower battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, which boasts a high-quality OLED touchscreen and longer battery life in a more compact and lightweight form, but with a less powerful CPU and less RAM, making it well-suited for on-the-go use and media consumption. While both offer ample storage and quality keyboards, the A17's gaming-oriented design may be less appealing for professional environments compared to the sleeker Zenbook 14X OLED.
Content Creation
8.1
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $825 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.44 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.67" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 8.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i5-13500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 376 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
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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ASUS TUF Gaming A17
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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."
ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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