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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is less expensive and offers a larger screen size, which might be better for immersive gaming and productivity tasks that benefit from more screen real estate. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while more expensive, comes with a more powerful main processor, better graphics processing, and a significantly larger battery capacity, which translates to better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering applications. The Aorus 5 also has a higher refresh rate display, important for fast-paced gaming. Both laptops have Windows 11 Home, similar port options, and RGB backlit keyboards, but the Aorus 5 generally delivers higher performance suitable for more intensive tasks. 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 5.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.9
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 surpasses the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for gaming and 3D mainly due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a significantly higher screen refresh rate of 360, compared to the F17's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a refresh rate of 144, enhancing both the visual experience and gaming performance. Additionally, the higher-end CPU and better screen quality in the Aorus 5 also contribute to its advantage for these tasks, though to a lesser extent.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.2
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 outperforms the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 in engineering and design due to a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a significantly better GPU, catering to demanding software use. However, the ASUS offers a larger screen which may be preferred for design work, though it sacrifices some portability and has a less color-accurate display compared to the Aorus 5.
Content Creation
7.1
7.6
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 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you primarily use your laptop for everyday activities like browsing the web, watching videos, or working with documents, both the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 offer good screen quality with clear resolutions and satisfactory brightness. For engineers and designers, who need accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 stands out with its wider color gamut coverage, providing more precise color details than the ASUS TUF F17. However, for those focused on gaming or working with 3D applications, neither laptop's screen excels due to lower refresh rates, which means they might not provide as smooth motion as other laptops designed specifically for those purposes.
Cost
$1,000
$2,359
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.5
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
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is considered better for general use because it has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which means it can handle more applications at once and perform tasks faster. Additionally, while both laptops have similar storage and screen resolution, the Aorus 5 has a significantly longer battery life and better screen quality, making it more suitable for extended use away from power sources and for viewing content with greater color accuracy and brightness.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F17 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14" | |
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 | 512 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 | 360Hz | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 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."
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Can Buy or Not
Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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