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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is a solid choice if you prioritize gaming or performance-intensive tasks, as it generally offers robust graphics and processing capabilities suitable for demanding applications, but may be bulkier and have shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is tailored for professionals who require advanced multitasking capabilities, especially with its secondary screen for additional workspace. It usually combines high performance with portability, but might come at a higher price. Consider the TUF Gaming F17 for gaming and heavy tasks, and the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 if you need a portable workstation with dual displays. 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 ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, aimed at gaming with an entry-level CPU and fair portability, falls short in general use due to its average screen quality and battery life, whereas the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 shines with a high-end CPU, superior RAM capacity, and an OLED screen for enhanced viewing experience while still maintaining good portability but with a longer battery life, making it very good for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.8
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is rated very good for gaming and 3D due to its superior RTX 3070 Ti GPU and OLED screen with high resolution and color accuracy, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with its RTX 3050 Ti GPU and IPS screen with lower resolution and color coverage, is just considered fair, despite having a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming. The ZenBook's higher-tier CPU also contributes to its better performance for demanding tasks compared to the TUF's mid-range CPU.
Engineering and Design
6.9
9.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, larger RAM, and superior screen quality which includes higher resolution and OLED technology; these features greatly enhance performance and visual detail necessary for demanding tasks. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while still capable, offers more modest specifications in these areas, and although it is less portable than the ZenBook Pro Duo 15, it may appeal to those who prioritize a larger screen size and cost-effectiveness.
Content Creation
7.1
8.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very 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
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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 ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a higher resolution and brighter display which enhances readability and clarity, while the TUF Gaming F17 provides decent visualization but doesn't stand out particularly in these areas. Engineering and design tasks benefit from the ZenBook's wider color gamuts, giving professionals more precision in color-critical work, whereas the TUF Gaming F17 has limited color ranges, making it less ideal for these purposes. Gamers and those involved in 3D work will find the TUF Gaming F17's lower refresh rate less suited for fast-paced visuals, while the ZenBook's poor refresh rate for such tasks may also disappoint despite its higher resolution and superior panel type.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 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
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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 ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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