MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM). 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.

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

strong battery life

quiet cooling system

attractive slim design

good display quality

limited gaming performance

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest storage capacity

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate screen

durable military-grade build

spacious storage options

efficient cooling system

heavier than competitors

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Blue Mecha grey
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Repairability Index - 7 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - HX015W
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