Asus TUF Gaming A17vsAlienware m17 R3

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Asus
ASUS TUF Gaming A17
TUF Gaming A17

Quick Stats

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 delivers impressive performance for its price, beating high-end processors in certain tests.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's build quality is more budget-friendly than premium, despite MIL-STD certification claim.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's display is a disappointment due to poor color reproduction and lackluster brightness.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 boasts an impressive range of features, including high-end specs and smooth performance capabilities.
Alienware
Alienware m17 R3
m17 R3

Quick Stats

The Alienware M17 R3 delivers top-notch speeds and fluid gameplay, making performance its strongest suit overall.
The Alienware M17 R3 boasts an impressive build quality with a premium feel and robust construction.
Opting for FHD with 300Hz display is recommended to avoid slower performance and lower frame rates.
The Alienware M17 R3 boasts impressive features like a 4K OLED display and 300Hz FHD option with upgradable RAM.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#759
Alienware m17 R3
Winner
#755
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#810
Alienware m17 R3
#449
Winner
Display
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#636
Alienware m17 R3
#590
Winner
Performance
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#390
Alienware m17 R3
#383
Winner
Build
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#514
Alienware m17 R3
#431
Winner
Features
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#724
Winner
Alienware m17 R3
#840

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Alienware Alienware m17 R3
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 16000GB SSD + up to 4000GB HDD
up to 8000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Intel Core i5-10300H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus TUF Gaming A17

Strengths

The laptop features a strong NVIDIA 1660 Ti, which performs very closely to an RTX 2060.
It has sixteen gigabytes of RAM and a one terabyte SSD for smooth performance.
The display is a 120 Hertz panel with Wi-Fi five, making it suitable for gaming and daily tasks.
The keyboard has a soft touch feel to the keys, and the WASD keys are textured and clear.
The touchpad is of decent size with nice physical buttons on each side and smooth scrolling with Windows precision driver.
The laptop's cooling fans can be easily cleaned from the bottom panel.
The power adapter is relatively thin compared to bigger gaming laptops.
The AMD CPU performs well in benchmarks, beating the Ryzen 9 9900K in some scores.

Weaknesses

The display has some flex and a fingerprint magnet everywhere on its surface.
The viewing angles aren't too bad but the colors are pretty bad, not covering the sRGB color space.
There's no adaptive sync functionality despite being advertised as having it.
The speakers are down-firing, which affects sound quality when the laptop is on a flat surface.
The power button and ports are positioned in an awkward way, making them difficult to access.
The bottom panel has very small holes for airflow, potentially affecting performance.
Servicing the laptop requires removing screws from the bottom and using a guitar pick to release clips.
The battery life is only slightly better than average, not impressing considering the price.

Alienware m17 R3

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Asus TUF Gaming A17

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has arrived on the scene, boasting an impressive specs sheet that's sure to catch the eye of gamers and enthusiasts alike. With its 16 GB RAM, one terabyte SSD, and 120 Hz display, this laptop is packed with features designed to deliver a seamless gaming experience. But how does it really perform? Let's dive in and explore what makes the A17 tick, including its AMD processor, 1660 Ti GPU, and battery life, and see if it lives up to its promises.

Alienware m17 R3

The Alienware M17 R3 is a powerhouse gaming laptop that boasts impressive specs and sleek design. With its thin profile and robust performance, it's hard to deny the appeal of this machine. However, my experience with the 4K display was underwhelming, as it slowed down the machine and limited frame rates. The price tag of over $2,500 is also a significant drawback. Despite these drawbacks, I found the M17 R3 to be one of the fastest gaming laptops on the market, with stunning design that sets it apart from its competitors.

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