Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706 Series
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H, AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 4800H, Intel Tiger Lake i5-11400HGraphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Display: 17.30 inch
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 900, 1100, 1150, 1699 euro
Average of 9 scores (from 24 reviews)
Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706II-AU077T
Specifications
Notebook: Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706II-AU077TProcessor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 4800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
Archive.org versionAlthough the TUF A17 is pretty much an ordinary 17-inch gaming laptop, it has two very convincing selling points. The first one is the price. There is no other 17-incher at this price (currently) that has an 8-core processor and a GTX 1660 Ti. Period. The price/performance ratio here is on point. And speaking of performance… All hail the new CPU king. This processor is marginally faster even than the Core i9-9900K, placed inside of the Alienware Area-51m. Yep, a mobile processor comfortably beats a desktop one, having the same core count.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/22/2020
Source: Ultrabook Review
Archive.org versionMuch like it's A15 15-inch sibling, the larger Asus TUF Gaming A17 is a solid performance laptop in the budget-tier segments. Our review model excels in productivity and CPU-demanding loads, thanks to the competent AMD Ryzen 4000 hardware, and is also a fair gamer even on this Nvidia GTX 1650Ti configuration, which add up to its other traits, such as the nice and ergonomic build, the RGB keyboard and the complete IO. The small battery and rather dim and washed out screen might be enough to steer your towards a more premium product though, or even towards the more competitively priced A15 version.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Giz.ro
→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Asus TUF A17 FA706IU-AS76
Specifications
Notebook: Asus TUF A17 FA706IU-AS76Processor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 4800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Asus has completely revamped its TUF series from top to bottom and the changes are significant. If you were considering the older FX705/FX505 series, skip it and consider the newer FA706/FA506 series instead.
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionAsus' giant-panel TUF Gaming A17 boasts a strong CPU and ample 1TB solid-state drive, but the disappointing display quality dents the otherwise impressive value of this 1080p gamer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionAsus' giant-panel TUF Gaming A17 boasts a strong CPU and ample 1TB solid-state drive, but the disappointing display quality dents the otherwise impressive value of this 1080p gamer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe Asus TUF Gaming A17 offers powerful performance and solid battery life for a mainstream gaming laptop, but it's hard getting over its dismal display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe Asus TUF Gaming A17 offers powerful performance and solid battery life for a mainstream gaming laptop, but it's hard getting over its dismal display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Unbox
Archive.org versionThat being said, the notebook is a good choice for people looking for a good gaming notebook that can easily double as a long-lasting productivity machine, thanks to the AMD’s new power-efficient processors and the large battery inside this 17-inch laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/25/2020
Source: Unbox
Archive.org versionThat being said, the notebook is a good choice for people looking for a good gaming notebook that can easily double as a long-lasting productivity machine, thanks to the AMD’s new power-efficient processors and the large battery inside this 17-inch laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/25/2020
Foreign Reviews
Source: Computerbase
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/24/2020
Source: Computerbase
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/24/2020
Source: Prohardver.hu
HU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Elegant design; powerful hardware; high performance; big screen. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/20/2020
Source: Prohardver.hu
HU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Elegant design; powerful hardware; high performance; big screen. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/20/2020
Source: Unlimited Tech
→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Big screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; premium design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2020
Source: Unlimited Tech
→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Big screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; premium design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2020
Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706II-H7356
Specifications
Notebook: Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706II-H7356Processor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 4800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Ultrabook Review
Archive.org versionMuch like it's A15 15-inch sibling, the larger Asus TUF Gaming A17 is a solid performance laptop in the budget-tier segments. Our review model excels in productivity and CPU-demanding loads, thanks to the competent AMD Ryzen 4000 hardware, and is also a fair gamer even on this Nvidia GTX 1650Ti configuration, which add up to its other traits, such as the nice and ergonomic build, the RGB keyboard and the complete IO. The small battery and rather dim and washed out screen might be enough to steer your towards a more premium product though, or even towards the more competitively priced A15 version.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Asus TUF A17 FA706II-AU741
Specifications
Notebook: Asus TUF A17 FA706II-AU741Processor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 4800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: i2Hard
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Metal case; powerful processor; high gaming performance; good cooling and silent system; decent webcam; attractive price. Negative: Poor display; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/11/2020
Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706QM
Specifications
Notebook: Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706QMProcessor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6144 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget
ES→ENPositive: Nice display; powerful processor; great dedicated graphics; good connectivity. Negative: No SD card slot; no Thunderbolt 3 port.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/06/2021
Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706QR
Specifications
Notebook: Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706QRProcessor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1699 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/12/2021
Source: Laptop Media
Additionally, this unit comes with a beefy 90Wh battery pack, which lasts for 10 hours and 41 minutes of Web browsing, and a bit more than 10 hours of video playback. This is very welcoming for a gaming machine, as the last time we saw such numbers was back in October when we reviewed the Dell G7 7700. Interestingly, considering its price tag, the TUF A17 (FA706) 2021 is one of the best gaming options on the market. Yes, there are a couple of things we would have loved to see – like something other than plastic for the build, and probably a cooling that performs a little bit better in gaming, but we are generally happy with the entire device. Once again, if the price is your main concern, chances are low that you can get something better for less money. However, let’s not forget that this is just the beginning, and a lot of RTX 3000 laptops are going to hit the market in the following weeks and months.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/21/2021
Source: Laptop Media
ASUS TUF A17 (FA706) 2021 (Ryzen 7 5800H + GeForce RTX 3070) - disassembly and upgrade options.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/26/2021
Source: Laptop Media
Once again, if the price is your main concern, chances are low that you can get something better for less money. However, let’s not forget that this is just the beginning, and a lot of RTX 3000 laptops are going to hit the market in the following weeks and months. Also, some people say that Intel is preparing something interesting around the corner. Nevertheless, we don’t know how big that corner is, so for now Ryzen 5000H is the better option.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/26/2021
Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706QM-HX001
Specifications
Notebook: Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA706QM-HX001Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6144 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1150 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman
ES→ENPositive: Large screen; powerful hardware; high performance; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/18/2021
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HC-HX007W
Specifications
Notebook: Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HC-HX007WProcessor: Intel Tiger Lake i5-11400H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: PC Mag
The Asus TUF Gaming F17's best attribute may be its price tag, but in this inflated PC market that may be enough. The laptop's performance won't blow you away, but it delivers acceptable 1080p gaming as long as you keep your expectations in check. The plastic chassis similarly won't win any awards, but with its large, high-refresh screen, the total package is all that a cash-strapped casual or mainstream gamer might need. There are some better values if you can stretch your budget (the MSI Katana GF66 and several Acer Nitro 5 models come to mind), but the F17 is a very fair big-screen deal, especially if you can grab it at a discount.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
Comment
Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.
Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.
Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.
Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile: Mid range dedicated graphics card for laptops that uses a Turing TU117 chip without raytracing and Tensor cores. Should be slightly faster than a GTX 1650, but is also available in different variants with a TGP ranging from 55 - 80 Watt (and two packages).
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile: Mid range dedicated graphics card for laptops based on the desktop GTX 1660 Ti and therefore the Turing architecture without raytracing and Tensor cores. The performance of the Max-P variant should be similar to an older GTX 1070.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA106 chip with 3072 cores. Available in different versions with a TDP from 60 to 115 Watt.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU: Mid-range gaming laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA107 chip. Offers 2048 shaders and is offered in different TGP (power consumption) variants from 35 to 80 Watt with different clock speeds and therefore performance. Older variant with 4GB VRAM.
These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU):
R7 4800H: A laptop-grade octa-core APU with SMT-enabled Zen 2 cores clocked at 2.9 GHz to 4.2 GHz and a Vega series graphics adapter with 7 CUs clocked at up to 1,600 MHz.
AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000):
R7 5800H: A high-performance, laptop-grade, octa-core APU. The Ryzen features eight SMT-enabled Zen 3 cores running at 3.2 GHz to 4.4 GHz along with the Vega 8 graphics adapter that runs at up to 2,000 MHz.
Intel Tiger Lake:
i5-11400H: Tiger Lake (H45 series) based high end hexa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The six CPU cores clock with 2.7 - 4.5 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 16 EUs at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured on the second-gen 10 nm Intel SuperFin process.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.6 kg:
With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.
2.6 kg:
78.66%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
