The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers robust performance for gaming and engineering tasks with its powerful processor and graphics card but is less portable due to its larger size and weight. Conversely, the HP Spectre x360 is more portable, has a higher resolution and touchscreen display suited for general use and media consumption, and maintains a reasonable performance level for lighter tasks, but it is not as well-equipped for gaming or demanding engineering software. Consider the ASUS if gaming or high-demand software is a priority and you don't mind the extra bulk, or the HP Spectre x360 for a balance of portability, screen quality, and general performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for software development
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, is very good for gaming and 3D applications, offering smooth visuals and powerful graphics performance. In comparison, the HP Spectre x360, although it has a good quality screen and decent performance for gaming and 3D with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, is limited by a lower refresh rate of 60Hz.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
6.8/10
7.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Spectre x360's higher resolution and brighter display make it pleasant to use for daily tasks and media consumption, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's display, though adequate, is less sharp and dimmer. When it comes to engineering and design, the Spectre x360 shines with a wider color gamut offering more accurate color representation which is crucial for these fields, whereas the A17's color range is more limited. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Spectre x360 falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which means less fluid motion and slower response times compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates for such purposes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Spectre x360 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
The HP Spectre x360 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 delivers solid performance with a high-end CPU and abundant storage for multitasking activities, although its larger size and weight impact its portability. Conversely, the HP Spectre x360 offers a balance between performance and mobility, featuring a sharp, high-resolution touchscreen and top-notch speaker quality, plus its 2-in-1 design greatly enhances versatility for various settings, albeit with half the storage capacity of the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers superior processing and graphics capabilities with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, making it very good for demanding engineering and design tasks that require intensive computation and visualization, although it is less portable and has a lower screen resolution than the HP. The HP Spectre x360, with its sharp and high-resolution display, is good for precision in design work and offers the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible form, yet it has an integrated GPU, which is less powerful for graphics-intensive tasks compared to the ASUS's dedicated GPU.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
"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."
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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