ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4). 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 17 (M712DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large screen size

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre graphics capability

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.6 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Mecha grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, mini LED backlit, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4)
Included Accessories Power adapter, carrying case Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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, ErgoLift MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans
SAR Value 0.297 W/kg (body), 0.297 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
Model Number AU078T LP040W
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