Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell XPS 17 9710 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.

Dell XPS 17 9710 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 17 9710 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 4k display

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

excellent sound quality

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

no HDMI port

limited port selection

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 Dell XPS 17 9710 and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 17 9710 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.448 cm x 24.808 cm x 1.315 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Platinum silver with black interior Graphite black
DISPLAY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 17.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 133 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, Eyesafe technology, 0.1908 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 576 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.2 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78.5 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC711-CG -
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 97 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 4 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 17 9710 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Model Number - HX001W
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