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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its AMD Ryzen 9 and Nvidia RTX 4070, offers robust performance for gaming and intensive engineering tasks, along with hardware ray tracing and DLSS for superior graphics. However, it's less portable and has a lower battery life compared to the Zenbook Pro 17. Meanwhile, the Zenbook Pro 17, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and Nvidia RTX 3050, is more suitable for general use and content creation, featuring a higher RAM capacity and significantly better screen colors and general-use screen quality. It also boasts a higher portability score and longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Both laptops have similar storage, screen size, and resolution, but the TUF Gaming A17 is geared more towards gaming aesthetics while the Zenbook Pro 17 is crafted more for professional creators with a premium business laptop appearance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1
6.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 outshines in gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 which has an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Although both laptops boast high-quality screens and capable CPUs, the TUF Gaming A17’s GPU and refresh rate make it particularly better suited for gaming and 3D tasks where fast and smooth visuals are crucial.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17’s screen lacks the higher resolution and peak brightness that are crucial for clarity and visibility in various lighting conditions, deeming it just fair for general use and engineering. Since color accuracy is essential for engineering and design work, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17's better coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes its screen quality good for those tasks. Both laptops are not ideal for gaming and 3D because they lack the high refresh rates that deliver smoother visuals and a more immersive experience for fast-paced action and detailed rendering.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and superior graphics card, making it great for general use and especially capable for gaming and demanding tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, which has more RAM and a screen with higher color accuracy, making it exceptionally good for content creation tasks, yet it trades off in GPU performance and gaming capabilities. Both laptops possess sizeable screens and ample storage, but the Zenbook Pro 17 is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, although it has lower heat management capabilities as compared to the TUF Gaming A17.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 stands out for engineering and design with its high-performance CPU and GPU, suitable for demanding tasks, along with good keyboard and thermal management. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a superior screen quality and is more portable with better speaker quality, but it has a less powerful GPU and low suitability for intensive gaming.
Content Creation
8.1
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
7.7
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.18 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 400 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 | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 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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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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