The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is a larger, heavier laptop with a bigger screen, making it less portable than the MSI Cyborg 15, which is lighter and more compact. The ASUS has a solid build tailored for gaming, with a robust cooling system to prevent overheating during long gaming sessions. If your primary focus is high-performance gaming and you don't mind a heavier laptop, the ASUS might serve you well. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a newer, higher-end processor and better graphics card, which could be preferable if you're looking for better performance in 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, and modern games. It also has a better battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Both are at a similar price point, so your choice should depend on whether you prioritize gaming performance or a balance between power and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
7.2/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 offers superior graphics performance for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU compared to the Asus TUF Gaming F17's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, although both have equal screen refresh rates. Additionally, the Cyborg 15's newer CPU and slightly better screen quality may contribute to a more fluid and vibrant gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with a solid i5 processor and RTX 3050 Ti GPU, is suitable for engineering and design due to its capable handling of computational tasks and decent screen quality for detailed work, though it's heavier and larger which might affect portability. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a more advanced i7 processor and RTX 4060 GPU, providing stronger performance for demanding engineering software and better screen color coverage, but has fewer available storage slots which could limit expansion options.
Software Development
6.7/10
7.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 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
6.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers a good balance of resolution, panel type, and brightness, providing clear visuals for everyday tasks, but the MSI Cyborg 15 has similar attributes, making it equally suitable in this context. In engineering and design, neither laptop stands out as both offer only fair color accuracy and range, which might not satisfy professionals in need of precision for color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both fall short due to their poor refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness of fast-paced visuals, despite having acceptable resolution and panel types.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Cyborg 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
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
The MSI Cyborg 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a decent processor and RAM for everyday tasks, but it's bulkier and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for those who need portability and long usage away from power outlets. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a stronger processor, which translates to smoother performance, it's lighter and has a better battery life, which supports use on-the-go, with a slightly more vibrant screen enhancing the viewing experience.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Cyborg 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation.
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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F17 to have good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair 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 MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
"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 focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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