ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023)

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023)

Manufacturer	ASUS
Product family	TUF Gaming
Release date	January 2023 (2023-01)
Introductory price	USD 1400 to 2000
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 11 Home (Can be configured with Windows 11 Pro or no OS)
CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS
Memory	8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (supports up to 32 GB)
Memory slots	2 user accessible
Storage	512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Storage slots	2 user accessible
Display	Screen size: 17.3 inch Panel type: IPS-level Coating: Anti-glare Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440 Aspect ratio: 16:9 Refresh rate: 144 Hz, 240 Hz, or 360 Hz Brightness: 260 Nits sRGB: 62.5 % to 100 % Adobe RGB: 47.34 % to 75.35 % DCI-P3: 100 % VRR: G-Sync Screen-to-body ratio:
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Advanced optimus Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Advanced optimus Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Advanced optimus
Sound	2 x stereo speakers w/ Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), and support for Microsoft Cortana near field/far field
Camera	Front: 720p HD camera
Touchpad	13 centimetres (5.1 in) x 7.7 centimetres (3.0 in) clickpad
Connectivity	Realtek RTL8852BE WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.3 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4, PD) 1 x USB 4 (Type-C, DP 1.4) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x RJ45 LAN port 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
Power brick	240W AC adapter
Battery	4 cell Li-Polymer 90 WHr
Keyboard	1-zone RGB backlit
Chassis	Color: Materials: Plastic Cooling: Dual 50 mm fans, five heat pipes
Number pad	Yes
Fingerprint reader	No
Facial recognition	No
Website	ASUS

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The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023) is a budget-friendly gaming laptop designed to offer strong performance for gamers on a tighter budget. It features AMD Ryzen™ 7000 series processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4000 series GPUs. Available configurations vary by store and location.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023) can be configured with the following processors:

• AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS with 8 cores and 16 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, and a max boost clock of 5.2 GHz.
• AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS with 8 cores and 16 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, and a max boost clock of 4.7 GHz.
• AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with 6 cores and 12 threads, 19 MB cache, and a max boost clock of 4.55 GHz.

The Ryzen 9 7940HS processor offers raw performance within just a few percentage points of its Intel counterparts in both single- and multi-threaded loads. It operates at 8 cores with a clock speed of 4 - 5.2 GHz, with a power limit of 80 W for both PL1 and PL2. No major throttling issues were observed during testing, making it suitable for gaming and demanding applications.

Benchmarks:

• Cinebench R15 Multi Loop: Ø2784 (2741.98-2817.3)
• Cinebench R23 Multi Core: 17623 (17398.8min - 17622.8max)
• Cinebench R23 Single Core: 1832 (1828 Points)
• Blender v2.79 BMW27 CPU: 191.1 Seconds
• Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core: 11399 Points
• Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core: 2014 Points

Graphics

In addition to the integrated graphics, the TUF Gaming A17 (2023) ships with the following discrete GPUs:

• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with 6 GB GDDR6 memory, 2420 MHz boost clock, and 140 W TGP.
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 2420 MHz boost clock, and 140 W TGP.
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 2225 MHz boost clock, and 140 W TGP.

The RTX 4070 GPU offers overall graphics performance roughly 25 to 30 percent slower than the RTX 4080. Users upgrading from an older GPU will still see notable boosts in performance of up to 50 percent before accounting for any DLSS-enabled features. The relatively high 140 W TGP target allows the TUF Gaming A17 to outperform the average laptop in the database with the RTX 4070 GPU by about 5 to 15 percent. Downgrading to the RTX 4050 or 4060 will impact performance by about 20 percent and 35 percent, respectively.

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics: 30438
• 3DMark Time Spy Score: 12853
• 3DMark Fire Strike Ultra: 13166
• 3DMark Port Royal: 5120
• 3DMark Speed Way: 3095

Memory

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) supports up to 32 GB of DDR5-4800 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Available configurations include:

• 8 GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2
• 16 GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM x 2
• 16 GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM

The memory operates at a latency of 40-39-39-77, providing good bandwidth for gaming and multitasking.

Benchmarks:

• AIDA64 Memory Copy: 65738 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Read: 61456 MB/s
• AIDA64 Memory Write: 81839 MB/s

Storage

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) can be configured with the following storage options:

• 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
• 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
• 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

The reviewed unit came with a 1 TB WD PC SN560 SSD, which is a midrange PCIe4 x4 NVMe SSD with good performance and no throttling issues observed during testing. The drive is sufficient for gaming and general use, providing fast load times and data access.

Benchmarks:

• CrystalDiskMark Sequential Read: 4011.35 MB/s
• CrystalDiskMark Sequential Write: 2390.9 MB/s
• AS SSD Score Total: 4092 Points
• DiskSpd Sequential Read: 5018 MB/s
• DiskSpd Sequential Write: 3288 MB/s

Co-processors

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) does not include any dedicated co-processors.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) features a backlit chiclet keyboard with 1-zone RGB lighting. The keyboard provides 1.7 mm of key travel, which is slightly deeper than the keys on most Ultrabooks. The typing experience is pleasant for a gaming laptop, although the cramped arrow keys and numpad may be a drawback for some users. Key visibility is not great due to the dark gray font contrasting poorly with the black key caps.

Touchpad

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) comes with a 13 centimetres (5.1 in) x 7.7 centimetres (3.0 in) clickpad. The clickpad remains the same as on the TUF Gaming F17. No issues were observed during use, with decent feedback, although it is slightly on the soft side when pressed.

Webcam

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) is equipped with a 720p HD camera. The webcam resolution is low compared to competitors, making it less suitable for video calls and streaming.

Microphone

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) includes a built-in array microphone. The microphone quality is adequate for basic use, but not exceptional for high-quality audio capture.

Output Devices

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Display

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) offers multiple display options:

• 17.3-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:62.5%, Adobe:47.34%, Refresh Rate:144Hz, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus
• 17.3-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, DCI-P3:100%, Refresh Rate:240Hz, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus
• 17.3-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9, IPS-level, Anti-glare display, sRGB:100%, Adobe:75.35%, Refresh Rate:360Hz, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus

The reviewed unit featured a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. The display has poor color reproduction (~60% sRGB) and slow response times, which may not meet the expectations of gamers. It is recommended to opt for a higher resolution panel for better color accuracy and performance.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum Brightness: 260.1 cd/m²
• Contrast: 1219:1
• ΔE Color: 4.51 (calibrated: 1.82)
• Brightness Distribution: 91%

Audio

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) comes with a 2-speaker system with Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), and support for Microsoft Cortana near field/far field.

The speakers are average in loudness and could be louder, especially given the fan noise during gaming sessions.

Connectivity

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WiFi

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) is equipped with a Realtek RTL8852BE Wi-Fi 6 module and Bluetooth 5.3.

The Wi-Fi connectivity is stable, with no issues experienced during testing. However, it lacks Wi-Fi 6E support.

Bluetooth

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) comes with a Bluetooth 5.3 module.

SD Card Reader

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) does not include an SD card reader.

USB

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) is equipped with the following USB ports:

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (supports DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC)
• 1 x USB 4 Type-C (supports DisplayPort)
• 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL
• 1 x RJ45 LAN port

Display Outputs

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) supports multiple external monitor connections through its HDMI and DisplayPort outputs.

Case

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The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) features a mostly plastic chassis. The laptop is relatively thin and light for a 17.3-inch gaming laptop, making it more portable than many competitors. However, the use of plastic materials may affect the overall durability compared to metal chassis options.

Maintenance

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The bottom panel of the TUF Gaming A17 (2023) pops off relatively easily after removing its 12 Phillips screws. Users can access two M.2 SSD slots and two SODIMM slots for RAM upgrades, making it a good option for future-proofing.

Cooling System

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The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) is equipped with dual ~50 mm fans and five heat pipes.

Heat

The laptop maintains cooler surface temperatures compared to many other gaming laptops, with hot spots located towards the rear.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum Upper Side: 40 °C
• Average Upper Side: 28.9 °C
• Maximum Bottom: 33.6 °C

Noise

The fan noise is generally louder than on the Intel model, especially in Turbo mode. Running demanding games results in noticeable noise levels, making headphones advisable.

Benchmarks:

• Load Average: 34.8 dB(A)
• Load Maximum: 57.3 dB(A)

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) ships with a 240 W AC adapter. The laptop can draw a maximum of 248 W under full load, which is higher than some competitors. It is important to manage power settings to optimize battery life.

Benchmarks:

• Idle Average: 21.8 W
• Load Average: 59.2 W
• Load Maximum: 247.8 W

Battery Life

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) comes with a 90 WHr Li-Polymer battery. The laptop offers impressive runtimes for a gaming laptop, especially when running in iGPU mode.

Benchmarks:

• Idle (without WLAN, min brightness): 19h 40min
• WiFi Websurfing: 9h 08min
• Load (maximum brightness): 1h 43min

Biometrics

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The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) does not support Windows Hello face recognition and does not have a fingerprint reader.

Software

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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home, but the laptop can be configured with Windows 11 Pro or no OS.

Preinstalled Software

MyAsus

The MyAsus program acts as the primary control center in the TUF Gaming A17. It handles system updates, hardware diagnostics, and other system settings.

Other Preinstalled Software

The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) also comes with a 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers and a 3-month trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass for PC, depending on the region.

Linux Support

Linux support for the TUF Gaming A17 (2023) is limited, with primary focus on Windows. Users may need to perform additional configurations to achieve full functionality under Linux.

Accessories & Warranty

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The TUF Gaming A17 (2023) comes with a 240 W AC adapter and standard paperwork.

ASUS provides a one-year limited manufacturer warranty for the TUF Gaming A17 (2023) if purchased in the US.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (2023) is considered a budget-friendly gaming laptop that offers strong performance for its price. It is suitable for gamers looking for a high-performance laptop without breaking the bank. The laptop is relatively thin and light for a 17.3-inch gaming laptop, making it more portable than many competitors. However, it has a lackluster display with poor color reproduction and response times, as well as some design compromises that may deter potential buyers.

Problems Summary

• Poor color reproduction and slow response times on the FHD display.
• Cramped arrow keys and numpad on the keyboard.
• Low-resolution webcam compared to competitors.
• Average speaker loudness, which could be louder given the fan noise during gaming sessions.
• Plastic chassis may affect overall durability compared to metal chassis options.
• No SD card reader.
• No Wi-Fi 6E support.
• Limited Linux support.

Links

Ryzen 9 7940HS, RTX 4070, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: NoteBookCheck