ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA). 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.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

large 17-inch display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

robust build quality

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm 30.42 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.14 kg
Colour Bonfire black Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Glossy, NanoEdge display, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features AI noise cancelling AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Interfaces LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, TUF sticker Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number HX147W KG386T
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