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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, being a gaming laptop, is tailored for performance and features a larger screen and dedicated graphics suitable for intensive tasks, including gaming, but is heavier and less portable. The ASUS Vivobook 16X, while also capable of handling demanding applications, has a better balance of portability, including a lighter weight and longer battery life, and also offers a higher resolution screen with better color coverage, making it a good fit for multimedia and general productivity. Both laptops are similarly priced, so your choice depends on whether you prioritize gaming performance or a blend of mobility and screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 16X.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is rated higher for general use because it has a more powerful processor, double the RAM for better multitasking, and a higher-quality screen with better color coverage and brightness, which makes for a more enjoyable viewing experience. Additionally, despite its large screen, it maintains good portability with a lighter weight and a longer battery life, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, though offering a solid gaming experience with a high-refresh-rate display and dedicated GPU, is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.7
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers greater gaming and 3D capabilities due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, which is significantly more powerful than the RTX 3050 Ti found in the ASUS TUF Gaming F17; however, despite a lower screen refresh rate, it still maintains high screen quality, favoring overall performance over screen fluidity.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.2
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is considered very good for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful processor, double the amount of RAM for smooth multitasking, and a superior GPU that can handle intensive graphics tasks better than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17. Additionally, the Vivobook 16X's screen displays colors more accurately and has higher brightness, making it better for design work where color precision is key; these advantages come at the cost of the Vivobook being less portable compared to the Gaming F17.
Content Creation
7.1
7.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
6.7
7.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 may offer satisfactory resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and decent panel technology, but it lacks the color accuracy and wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB necessary for precise engineering and design work. The ASUS Vivobook 16X, on the other hand, likely has a display with good color reproduction and sufficient resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and visually demanding engineering and design applications. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming and 3D due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and a responsive experience in fast-paced visual environments.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
7.0
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,000.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F17
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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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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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