ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). 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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive color accuracy

solid build quality

responsive fingerprint sensor

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre webcam quality

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Cool silver Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
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 - Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD 4.0 card reader) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0 -
Model Number N1045W HX001W
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