Asus VivoBook 15vsAsus TUF Gaming A17

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Asus
ASUS VivoBook 15
VivoBook 15

Quick Stats

The ASUS VivoBook 15's performance was surprisingly efficient for everyday tasks and casual gaming needs.
The VivoBook 15's mediocre build quality and outdated port standards are notable drawbacks for many users.
The ASUS VivoBook 15's average display is sufficient for general use, but struggles with brightness and color accuracy.
The ASUS VivoBook 15 boasts an impressive feature set with a P-series I5 chip and IPS panel display.
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 VivoBook 15
Winner
#757
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#759
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus VivoBook 15
#749
Winner
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#810
Display
Asus VivoBook 15
#820
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#636
Winner
Performance
Asus VivoBook 15
#588
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#390
Winner
Build
Asus VivoBook 15
#477
Winner
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#514
Features
Asus VivoBook 15
#262
Winner
Asus TUF Gaming A17
#724

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS VivoBook 15
Asus ASUS TUF Gaming A17
up to 40GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
up to 16000GB SSD + up to 4000GB HDD
Intel Core i3-1215U
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (2GB GDDR5, 25W)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus VivoBook 15

Strengths

P series I5 chip combined with 16 gigabytes of RAM makes this a good value
Day-to-day activities like web browsing or watching HD content work great
Intensive activities like coding or 3D modeling are totally doable thanks to that healthy 16 gigabytes of RAM
Gaming is also very much possible in a casual capacity, for example Fortnite can run at a healthy sustain 30 frames per second with that integrated Iris XD Graphics at lower medium settings
Thermals on this machine were also pleasantly surprising, under unrealistic Peak loads we only hit a maximum surface temperature of about 44 degrees Celsius
Battery life is right there in the middle, So based on our test depending on the kind of activities you're doing you can get up to eight hours on a single charge

Weaknesses

Port standards are pretty outdated
The keyboard and webcam quality is Highly Questionable
Speakers seem like an afterthought, with no base, very limited Clarity and a ton of distortion under higher volume levels
Display's color quality is approximately 45 ntsc or 56 srgb, which means it might not be suitable for color sensitive activities
Hinge quality is below average, there's a fair bit of wobble dated at single hinge mechanism
Subpar 720p webcam, I am 99 sure this is the camera they use to capture those Shady UFO sightings which look pixelated as heck

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 VivoBook 15

The ASUS VivoBook 15 is an intriguing device that boasts a P-series Intel Core i5 chip and 16GB of RAM, making it a powerhouse for general productivity tasks. However, upon closer inspection, the laptop reveals some less-than-desirable traits, such as outdated port standards, subpar keyboard quality, and a lackluster webcam. Despite its impressive performance capabilities, the VivoBook's engineering shortcomings may leave users underwhelmed. Is this a laptop that checks all the right boxes or one that falls short in key areas?

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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