The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is less expensive, making it budget-friendlier, but it offers less storage, memory, and a less powerful processor and graphics unit compared to the MSI Vector GP76, which, while more expensive, provides higher performance for intensive tasks such as 3D, machine learning, and gaming. The ASUS has a longer battery life, enhancing its portability, but the MSI has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals, which is an advantage for gaming and video editing. Both have 17.3-inch displays, making them less portable than smaller laptops, yet offering larger screens for work and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Vector GP76.
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 outperforms the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use as it has a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and better screen color coverage, which may facilitate smoother multitasking and more vibrant visuals. However, it is less portable due to a heavier weight and lower portability score, and it offers a shorter battery life, which could be inconvenient for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
8.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which provides fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 360Hz, yielding very good gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The MSI Vector GP76 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its higher-tier processor, substantially more RAM, and more powerful GPU, enhancing overall performance which is crucial for resource-intensive tasks, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, although a solid choice, has less powerful components, making it good but not on par with the MSI for demanding workloads.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 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 the MSI Vector GP76 offer screens with ample resolution and brightness, making either choice suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video playback. However, professionals in engineering and design might prefer the MSI Vector GP76 due to its wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate color reproduction which is vital for precise design work. On the other hand, gamers and 3D artists will find both laptops lacking due to their inadequate refresh rates, which limits the fluidity and responsiveness necessary for immersive gaming and smooth 3D rendering.
Portability
Fair
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
"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 MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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