If performance for gaming or intensive engineering tasks is a priority and you're okay with less portability and shorter battery life, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, being more expensive, might suit you well. However, if you prefer something more portable with longer battery life, better screen quality for general use, and a touchscreen at a lower price, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 might be the better option. Keep in mind the Galaxy Book2 360 has less storage capacity and lower performance for gaming and engineering applications. Choose based on what's more important: performance and screen size or portability, battery life, and price. 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
Good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
9.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for software development, and content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering screen quality, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 likely boasts a higher resolution, superior panel type, and better brightness, enhancing its appeal for general use and detailed work in engineering and design by providing crisp, vibrant visuals and accurate colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite the superior color production, the lower refresh rate hampers the ability to deliver smooth motion, making it less ideal for fast-paced visual content. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, while offering a screen sufficient for general tasks and technical applications, falls short for gaming due to its lower quality display, not fully harnessing the immersive experience gamers seek despite its nominal title as a gaming laptop.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent 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
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use because it features a powerful CPU, plenty of RAM, and a large, high-refresh rate screen, although it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to more compact options. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while offering a comparable amount of RAM and a high-quality OLED touchscreen that is more suitable for portability and longer battery life, has a less powerful CPU which makes it good, but not as versatile for more demanding applications.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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