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Updated January 12, 2024·
Considering your options between the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, if high performance for gaming or demanding tasks is important to you, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is likely the better choice despite being more expensive. It is designed with gaming in mind, which means it should handle most engineering and 3D applications well. However, if portability and battery life are more critical for you and your tasks mainly include general use like web browsing, document editing, and other less intensive applications, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is likely sufficient. It is more affordable, lighter, and generally offers better battery life, but it won't perform as well for resource-heavy tasks. Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for performance or the Vivobook Go 12 for portability and everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers better performance for general use due to its more capable CPU and higher RAM, which result in smoother multitasking and faster operations; its larger, higher-resolution display also enhances visual experience and productivity. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, while highly portable and featuring longer battery life, has a less powerful processor, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen, limiting its effectiveness for more than basic tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.6
5.4
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is fair for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, both conducive to smoother and more responsive gameplay. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor for gaming and 3D as it is equipped with a much less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which result in less fluid visuals and reduced performance.
Engineering and Design
6.9
5.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with its powerful Intel i5 processor, ample RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX graphics, is well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require strong performance and a high-quality screen. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and basic integrated graphics, lacks the required capabilities for such intensive tasks, despite being more portable and having quieter operating noise.
Content Creation
7.1
5.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1
17.3in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a decent screen for everyday tasks due to acceptable resolution and brightness, but it falls short in engineering and design tasks where accurate color reproduction is key. It's even less ideal for gaming and 3D work because of its lower refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth visuals. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower resolution and brightness level across the board means it's not optimal for any of the mentioned use cases, with a screen that doesn't quite meet the expected standards for today's computing tasks.
Battery
4.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
11.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
5.1
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$267
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | ASUS Vivobook Go 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $267 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 2.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 10.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 7.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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