ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 144Hz display

ample connectivity options

spacious fast SSD

attractive RGB lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

no webcam included

can get quite hot

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
91 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 3.08 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Eclipse grey Sandstorm
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 76 MB 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 610M AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Per-key RGB, 1.9mm travel distance, CoolZone cooling technology Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713PI) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Model Number - N4036W
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