Asus TUF Gaming F15vsAsus TUF Gaming A17

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Asus
ASUS TUF Gaming F15
TUF Gaming F15

Quick Stats

The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 delivers solid performance across the board with excellent gaming capabilities.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15's build feels somewhat cheap, with plastic deck and palm rest construction.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15's display has limited color accuracy and gamut for its price point overall.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15's standout feature is its 144Hz display and powerful NVIDIA GeForce GPU combination.
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.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus TUF Gaming F15
Winner
#758
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#759
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus TUF Gaming F15
#609
Winner
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#810
Display
Asus TUF Gaming F15
#623
Winner
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#636
Performance
Asus TUF Gaming F15
#493
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#390
Winner
Build
Asus TUF Gaming F15
#478
Winner
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#514
Features
Asus TUF Gaming F15
#716
Winner
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#724

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Asus ASUS TUF Gaming A17
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
up to 16000GB SSD + up to 4000GB HDD
Intel Core i5-10300H
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
2x M.2 NVMe slots See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus TUF Gaming F15

Strengths

The high-end eight core CPU instead of a four core one in previous models is a great upgrade.
A webcam is now included, which will be a big deal for those looking to combine a good gaming experience with school or working from home.
For those who mostly care about gaming, this laptop's performance is very solid, and it can easily play most if not all of the latest titles on high or ultra settings.
The battery life is excellent, running Netflix for around eight hours, making it a great choice for those who want a gaming laptop with long-lasting battery life.
Upgradability options are plentiful, including socketed memory sticks that can be upgraded.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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.
Read Full Reviews

Asus TUF Gaming F15

The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is a budget-friendly gaming laptop that impresses with its high-end eight-core CPU and impressive battery life. While it falls short in color performance with its 144hz display, it's a solid choice for gamers who value long-lasting power. With a socketed memory and upgradeable components, this laptop offers flexibility and ease of maintenance. A great option for those seeking a balance between gaming and everyday use.

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.

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