ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

high price point

limited battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

heavy chassis design

mediocre battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 39.9 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Brushed metal
Colour - Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 60 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number HG108T HX001T
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