If you want a laptop mainly for gaming or tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning that require more graphics power, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better suited due to its superior dedicated GPU. However, this model is heavier, less portable, and has a shorter battery life than the VivoBook. On the other hand, if you're looking for a laptop for general use, tasks like document editing, web browsing, or light media consumption at a more affordable price, and with a larger screen and longer battery life, the ASUS Vivobook 17 is a more appropriate option. The Vivobook is not designed for gaming or intensive tasks but offers a larger screen size and is slightly lighter, making it a bit more portable. 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 overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better suited for general use due to its higher-performance CPU, double the RAM, and more powerful GPU, ensuring snappier multitasking and better handling of more demanding tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 17, while offering a larger screen, compromises on performance with a lower-tier CPU and integrated graphics, less RAM, and a battery that doesn't support extended use, making it less ideal for more intensive applications or prolonged work sessions without charging.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.0/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth and detailed graphics rendering. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 17 has a less capable integrated GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it only fair for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks due to its more powerful CPU (Intel i7), higher amount of RAM, and a dedicated high-end GPU (Nvidia RTX 4070), alongside a high-quality screen. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17, while more portable and with a larger screen, has a less capable CPU (Intel i3), less RAM, and an integrated GPU, which makes it suitable for less demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.0/10
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 Vivobook 17 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.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15's screen may not be optimal for gaming and 3D tasks because a high refresh rate is crucial for these activities, and it falls short in providing smooth visuals necessary for such interactive experiences. Although both the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 offer sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, they lack the wider color gamuts preferred by professionals in engineering and design for accurate color rendition. When it comes to general use like browsing or watching videos, the importance of refresh rate diminishes, making both laptops' screens serviceable with their given resolution and panel quality.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$428
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the ASUS Vivobook 17 costs $428.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the ASUS Vivobook 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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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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