ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ). 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

fast 120Hz refresh rate

reasonable price point

heavy build

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

robust build quality

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.92 cm x 26.94 cm x 2.6 cm 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Brushed metal -
Colour Bonfire black Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.6 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11.6 hours
Web browsing: up to 7.8 hours
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AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.7 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 Built-in 3 cooling fans, integrated dust filters, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
SAR Value 0.242 W/kg (body), 0.242 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number AU073R N4004W
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