ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). 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 VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight design

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited color options

higher price point

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 Pro 15 (M6500XU) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Quiet blue Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology -
Sound Speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
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 (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH -
Max Operating Temperature 49 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -37 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 95% RH -
Model Number LP004W HX001W
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