2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 vs. 2020 ROG Strix G17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and 2020 ROG Strix G17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is better than 2020 ROG Strix G17.
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 weighed 5.73 pounds, 9% lighter than the 6.28 pounds 2020 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 5.73 lbs. | 6.28 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.60 kg | 2.85 kg |
2020 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ROG Strix G17 is better than 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17.
The 2020 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and 2020 ROG Strix G17.
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Dimensions | 15.71” x 10.58” x 0.92 ~ 1.02” (399.2 x 268.9 x 23.38 ~ 26 mm) | 15.7” x 11.53” x 0.86 ~ 1.02” (399 x 293 x 22 ~ 26 mm) |
Weight | 2.6 kg | 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg) |
Colors |
| Original Black Glacier Blue Electro Punk |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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ROG Strix G17 G712 LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Display | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info |
| ROG Strix G17 G712 LW/LV
ROG Strix G17 G712 LW/LV/LU
ROG Strix G17 G712 LV/LU
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Ports | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
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Internal Specs | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion. | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM |
Discrete Graphics |
| ROG Strix G17 G712LU
ROG Strix G17 G712LV
ROG Strix G17 G712LW
ROG Strix G17 G712LWS
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Storage | Storage Slots
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Connectivity | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi | Integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac (2x2)) | Intel® 802.11AX (2x2) +BT Gigabit Wi-Fi support Rangeboost technology |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
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Battery | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
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Battery Life |
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Power Supply |
| 230W power adapter |
Software | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator |
Camera & Audio | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). | No Built-in camera. |
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Misc | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
Security |
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Key Features | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the TUF Gaming A17, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-4900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with 6GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix G17 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-10875H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 with 8GB GDDR6.
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Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 17.3-inch 2020 ROG Strix G17. In addition, The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 weighs 5.73 lbs. about 9% lighter than the 6.28 lbs. 2020 ROG Strix G17. Moreover, measured at 15.71” x 10.58” x 0.99”, the 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is much more portable than the 2020 ROG Strix G17 at 15.7” x 11.53” x 1.02”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For 2020 ROG Strix G17, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. It also has three M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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