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

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb amoled display

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

fast charging support

enhanced multitasking capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.92 cm x 26.94 cm x 2.6 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.25 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Brushed metal -
Colour Bonfire black Graphite
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
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 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 216 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 76 Watt
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) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.7 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
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
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 -
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
SAR Value 0.242 W/kg (body), 0.242 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.607 W/kg (body)
0.607 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number AU073R -
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