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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers moderate performance and is better for gaming with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, but comes with a tradeoff of less portability and shorter battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15, on the other hand, balances performance with portability, offering a lighter build and longer battery life, which makes it suitable for general use and some engineering tasks. It carries integrated graphics, which can handle less graphics-intensive tasks. If price is a concern, the Vivobook S 15 also tends to be less expensive, but with more storage and RAM. Both laptops offer a midrange price point and solid performance for their respective use cases. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with its gaming-oriented hardware, including a high-refresh-rate screen and dedicated graphics card, offers moderate general-use performance due to its heavier weight and lower battery capacity which affect portability and battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15, though it lacks a dedicated graphics card like the F17, provides better general-use performance with a higher battery capacity and lower weight, making it more portable and suitable for longer use away from a power source.
Software Development
6.7
7.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
6.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, where panel type, resolution, and brightness come into play, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's display provides a clear and bright viewing experience, making it a good match, whereas the ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers sufficient clarity and brightness for everyday tasks. In the context of engineering and design, both laptops may fall short due to their limited color gamut coverage, which is crucial for accurate color work, leading them to be rated fair. When it comes to 3D and gaming, both laptops' displays are considered poor, as their lower refresh rates do not support the smooth visuals required for these activities, despite the possible adequacy of resolution and panel type.
Battery
4.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$908
$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 S 15 costs $908.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.3
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, is suitable for gaming and offers a high screen refresh rate, which ensures smoother motion during gaming. The ASUS Vivobook S 15, powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Vega 8 integrated GPU, provides less graphical power, and its standard screen refresh rate is less optimal for the fast-paced visuals of gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.1
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 to be good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is equipped with an Intel i5 processor and a discrete Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require good graphical performance; however, its heavier weight and larger size affect its portability compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which offers an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega 8 graphics, more RAM for multitasking, and a more portable design, but may not handle graphics-intensive tasks as well as the TUF Gaming F17. Both laptops feature quality IPS screens for clear visuals, though the TUF's gaming orientation implies louder operating noise, which could be a consideration for work environments.
Content Creation
7.1
7.6
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation.
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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 F17 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $908 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 9.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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