ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) 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 S15 (S532FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

simple user interface

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

minimal connectivity options

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 S15 (S532FA) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Moss green | Transparent silver Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 5.65" FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Bullguard Internet Security Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S532FA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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 ErgoLift MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
SAR Value 0.512 W/kg (body), 0.512 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number BQ062T HX001W
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