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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is less expensive and provides solid performance for general gaming. However, if you prioritize higher performance for intensive gaming or tasks like 3D rendering, the more expensive Gigabyte Aorus 17 would better suit those needs. The ASUS is lighter and has longer battery life, making it more portable, while the Gigabyte offers a higher-end experience but with added weight and cost. 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 17.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
- 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
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is equipped with a lower-tier CPU and less RAM than the Gigabyte Aorus 17, which may limit multitasking and demanding applications, while the Aorus 17's superior CPU and ample RAM enhance overall performance for general use. Despite both having similar screen sizes and types, the Aorus 17 offers better color reproduction and has a significantly higher battery capacity, leading to longer use time away from a power source, although both devices are bulky and not ideal for frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
6.6
8.1
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, offers a decent gaming experience, but the Gigabyte Aorus 17's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a significantly higher refresh rate of 360Hz make it superior for smoother and more detailed gameplay. Additionally, the higher GPU power in the Aorus 17 will better handle demanding 3D tasks, and the screen quality, while similar in resolution to the ASUS, benefits from the higher refresh rate which can be particularly noticeable in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.4
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 stands out for engineering and design use due to its more powerful Intel i7 CPU and superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, allowing for higher performance in computation and graphics-related tasks, along with double the RAM and better screen color accuracy compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17. While both have similar screen sizes and quality, the ASUS is slightly more portable and quieter, yet it falls short in terms of the key components that are crucial for demanding engineering software and intricate design work.
Content Creation
7.1
8.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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, a laptop screen that offers clear text and good viewing angles, like the one on the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, is essential, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 also provides a high-resolution and bright display for vivid images and comfortable use over longer periods. In engineering and design, precision in color reproduction is crucial, hence the Gigabyte Aorus 17, having better coverage of professional color gamuts, stands out for tasks requiring color accuracy. However, for those focused on 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion and rapid on-screen action are key, neither the ASUS nor the Gigabyte excel due to their lower refresh rates, although they have satisfactory resolution and panel types for other tasks.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
$1,700
$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 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | Gigabyte Aorus 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.59" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11400H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 48 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 264 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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 17
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Sascha Mölck | April 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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