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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is a more budget-friendly option with decent performance, suitable for general use and some gaming. It's larger with a 17-inch screen, which can be great for seeing more on-screen but makes it less portable. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is pricier but offers significantly higher performance, particularly in engineering, 3D rendering, and intensive gaming, thanks to its more powerful processor and graphics. It has a 15-inch screen, making it more portable, and it includes a larger battery for extended use. If your priority is high-end tasks, the Aorus 15P is the better choice despite its cost; if you're looking for something less expensive for everyday use, the ASUS could suffice. 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 15P.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is equipped with more basic components which result in fair usage suitability for general tasks, including an older CPU and less RAM, not to mention a lower screen color coverage, making it less vibrant. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P boasts a faster CPU, significantly more RAM, and superior color accuracy in its display, thus offering smoother performance and better viewing experience, aligning with its good general use designation.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.8
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P delivers a superior gaming and 3D experience with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 300, compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and 144 refresh rate. While both have quality IPS displays, the enhanced capabilities of the Aorus 15P's GPU and smoother visuals from its faster refresh rate make it more suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, much higher RAM capacity, and superior GPU, alongside a screen with higher color accuracy, all contributing to a smoother and more detailed work experience. While the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is more affordable and offers a larger screen size, its lower-tier CPU, GPU, and less RAM make it less optimal for demanding tasks, although it still maintains decent build quality and sufficient capabilities for less intensive engineering work.
Content Creation
7.1
7.8
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
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
7.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
8.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 ASUS TUF Gaming F17's panel type, resolution, and brightness provide a clear and vibrant display, but its color gamut may not satisfy engineering and design needs where accurate color representation is crucial. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a similarly good experience for general tasks and also covers a wider color spectrum, making it suitable for detailed engineering and graphic design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which affects the smoothness and responsiveness of on-screen action compared to models designed specifically for these purposes.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 99 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 | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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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