AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent thermal management

good audio system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.7 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.2 kg
Colour - Sandstorm
DISPLAY AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 360 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 16 MB
MEMORY AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - N4036W
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