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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the F17 largely depends on what you prioritize. The F15 offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, thanks to a more powerful processor and graphics card, and it comes with more storage and RAM. It also has a higher battery capacity. On the other hand, the F17 has a larger screen, though it sacrifices some battery life and performance due to a less powerful processor and graphics card, and it comes with less storage and RAM. If portability is crucial, both models are relatively heavy, but the F15 is slightly more portable and has a longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use. For gaming, the F15's higher-end specs might provide a better experience, but if cost is a concern, the F17 is less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good portability
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.6
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 provides superior gaming and 3D performance with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, despite both laptops having the same screen refresh rate. While the screen quality and CPU are also important, the higher-end GPU in the F15 will deliver better frame rates and graphical fidelity in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 stands out for engineering and design use due to its powerful i7 processor, ample 16 GB of RAM, and high-performance RTX 4070 GPU, which can handle complex tasks and renderings more efficiently, while its good screen quality ensures a clear display for detailed work. On the other hand, the F17, with its more modest i5 processor and RTX 3050 Ti GPU along with 8 GB of RAM, can still perform well for engineering tasks but may be slower with intensive workloads, and while it has a larger screen, the machine is less portable due to its increased weight and size.
Content Creation
7.7
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
7.3
6.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
6.9
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for software development, and content creation.
When it comes to general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and F17 laptops offer adequate resolution and brightness, providing a clear and vibrant display for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design tasks, which rely heavily on color accuracy, these laptops provide only a fair experience due to their limited color gamut coverage, which might not be sufficient for high-precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the poor screen quality of these models is attributed to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and reduced responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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 F15 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 48 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 257 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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