Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for a larger screen and dedicated graphics, ideal for gaming and graphics-heavy tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, though, with its high-resolution OLED screen, more storage and RAM, and longer battery life, is better for general use and tasks that are heavy on processing but not graphics, like data analysis or video editing, and is significantly lighter and more portable. Both laptops have similar price points, but their strengths cater to different needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers superior screen quality with its OLED display and higher resolution, enhancing visual tasks, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's IPS display has less vivid colors and lower resolution, affecting the overall viewing experience. Additionally, the Vivobook's lighter weight and longer battery life make it more portable and suited for on-the-go use, whereas the TUF Gaming F17, though offering a larger screen, is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
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
6.7/10
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
6.9/10
8.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Vivobook S 15 OLED shines with its high-resolution, bright OLED display, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks, which makes it superior to the F17's display that provides good overall quality but lacks the same level of clarity and color depth. When it comes to engineering and design, the Vivobook's wide color gamuts ensure precise color representation critical for detailed work, whereas the F17, despite its fair performance, falls behind in color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the TUF Gaming F17, while having a lower-quality display, offers a faster refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion, but both still perform poorly compared to specialized gaming laptops which have high refresh rates and resolutions.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, offers decent capabilities for gaming and 3D applications, but the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, despite a slightly lower screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, provides better gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful integrated graphics in the Intel i9-13900H CPU and superior OLED display with higher resolution and color accuracy.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$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 OLED costs $990.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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