If you prioritize gaming or need more horsepower for tasks such as 3D rendering and engineering software, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is better suited due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card. However, it's larger and heavier, which means it's not as portable as the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. On the other hand, Samsung's laptop offers a better battery life, a superior OLED touchscreen display, lighter weight, and is much more portable, making it more suitable for general use and on-the-go productivity. The Galaxy Book2 also has a more potent processor and twice the RAM, which contributes to its higher performance in general tasks and some lightweight creative workloads. If you prefer a balance between portability and sufficient performance for day-to-day tasks along with a beautiful screen, the Samsung is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
Good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while having a robust CPU and RAM for general tasks, is bulkier and has less impressive battery life compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which offers a good balance of performance and portability with a high-quality screen; however, the Galaxy has less storage, which could be a drawback for some users. Additionally, the TUF Gaming F17 may not be as suitable for use in quiet environments due to its operating noise and heat management, whereas the Galaxy Book2 360 excels in these areas, enhancing the general user experience.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
6.7/10
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a high-resolution, bright display with vibrant color reproduction, making it ideal for everyday tasks such as browsing, streaming, and productivity. In terms of engineering and design, the Galaxy Book2's superior color accuracy covers a wider range of the color spectrum, which is essential for professionals working with graphics and multimedia. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, despite its name, falls short with a lower refresh rate, which is less smooth for fast-paced action, whereas the Galaxy Book2 is also not designed for these uses and shares a similar disadvantage.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 to be good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, a large screen, and a high refresh rate, making it ideal for engineering tasks that require robust graphics processing, but it's less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a high-resolution OLED touchscreen with vivid colors and is lighter, which benefits design work where color accuracy and portability are key, but it lacks a dedicated graphics card, which can limit performance for demanding engineering software.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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