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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is more affordable and geared towards gaming with a high refresh rate screen and hardware capable of ray tracing, which is great for intensive gaming. It's less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, while more expensive, offers a higher-resolution OLED touchscreen and is more suitable for professional creative work with better color accuracy and a dual-screen feature. It has a smaller screen and is lighter, making it more portable. The ZenBook also has more RAM, which helps with multitasking and engineering tasks, but its gaming capabilities, while still strong, are not as focused as the TUF Gaming A17's. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 provides substantial performance thanks to its high-end CPU and capable GPU, making it well-suited for general use and particularly strong in gaming, though its larger size and average battery life could limit its portability. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its exceptional screen quality and powerful CPU, offers a great experience for productivity and creative tasks, coupled with more RAM for multitasking, but also comes with a premium price tag and might have less battery longevity.
Engineering and Design
8.3
9.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with a high-performance AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU, suitable for handling engineering software and providing a large and fast-refreshing screen for design work, but it is heavier and thicker which affects portability.
Content Creation
8.1
8.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
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
8.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is good.
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
6.8
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When assessing the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 for screen quality, the latter excels in general use and engineering due to its higher resolution, better panel technology, and brighter display, which contribute to clearer and more vibrant visuals critical for these tasks. The ZenBook also offers wider color gamuts, essential for engineering and design professionals seeking accurate color representation. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack high refresh rates, which are paramount for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios despite their differences in resolution and panel type.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
8.1
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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."
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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