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The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is designed for more demanding tasks like gaming, engineering software, and heavy multitasking due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. You can expect a smoother experience with intensive tasks and visually demanding applications, but it is heavier and less portable. The HP 14" Laptop is a budget-friendly option for general use such as browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It offers greater portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it an ideal choice for everyday tasks and those who are on-the-go. The trade-off is that it will not perform as well with resource-intensive applications compared to the ASUS. Consider how much you value performance over portability and whether the high-end features of the ASUS justify the higher expense for your needs. 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
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers better performance due to its superior CPU and graphics chip, along with more RAM and larger screen, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the HP 14" Laptop, which, despite its lower performance, provides better portability and longer battery life, making it more suited for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
8.1
5.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 stands out for gaming and 3D applications with its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it ideal for fast-paced visuals and intensive graphical tasks. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop's less powerful AMD Radeon Vega 7 graphics and standard 60Hz refresh rate make it less suited for demanding gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 outperforms the HP 14" Laptop significantly in engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, larger amount of RAM, superior dedicated GPU, and higher quality and larger screen; however, it sacrifices portability and has more operating noise. Meanwhile, the HP is more portable and quieter, with better heat management, but lags in performance-related aspects crucial for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
8.1
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, laptops like the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the HP 14" may offer adequate screen quality because they provide respectable resolution and brightness levels that ensure a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks like web browsing or watching videos. When it comes to engineering and design, both may fall short as their color gamut coverage likely doesn't meet the high standards required for precision work that demands accurate color reproduction. For gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS's screen quality is less suitable due to a lower refresh rate, which is essential for smooth visuals, and the importance of panel type and resolution for clarity and immersive experiences is not fully addressed by these models.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop 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
6.0
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$426
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $426.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $426 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
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 | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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