ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF). 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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

powerful processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.92 cm x 26.94 cm x 2.6 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Brushed metal Aluminum, plastic
Colour Bonfire black Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.7 A 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
SAR Value 0.242 W/kg (body), 0.242 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number AU073R N1009W
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