The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is a lower-priced option offering good gaming features and a larger screen, but with a lesser processor, GPU, and half the storage of the Gigabyte Aorus 15. It does not match the Gigabyte in terms of color accuracy and overall screen quality but has a decent build and good heat management. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, on the other hand, is pricier, yet it boasts a better processor, superior GPU, higher resolution display, and double the storage, providing excellent performance for gaming and demanding engineering tasks. It also has a longer battery life, though its portability is generally similar to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which contributes to better performance in general use. Additionally, the Aorus 15 has a higher-resolution screen and larger battery capacity, but the TUF F17 is slightly heavier, affecting its portability and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
8.0/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities primarily because it has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, reflecting in smoother and more detailed visual experiences during high-paced gaming scenarios. Additionally, while both have quality IPS screens, the Aorus 15's higher resolution adds to the clarity and crispness of the images on screen.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is considered very good for engineering and design use because it boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a higher resolution screen which is essential for detailed design work; it also offers better color accuracy, important for precise design tasks. In comparison, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while still good, has less RAM, a less powerful CPU and GPU setup, and a lower resolution screen, which may affect performance and detail in demanding engineering applications, despite it being slightly more portable and robust in its build, which could be preferable for some users concerned with durability and ease of transport.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
6.7/10
7.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 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
6.9/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 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, both the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 offer high-resolution screens with good brightness levels, ensuring clear and vivid display, but the Aorus 15 has an edge with superior panel technology that provides better color reproduction and viewing angles. In engineering and design tasks, the Aorus 15's wider color gamuts ensure that professionals see more accurate colors, which is crucial for precise work. However, for Gaming and 3D, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, which means they're not as smooth for fast-paced visuals, despite the Aorus having better resolution and panel type.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
"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 Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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