ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP). 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.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

effective cooling system

reasonable price point

heavy build

mediocre battery life

limited port selection

dim display brightness

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

moderate port selection

can get quite hot

heavy for portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.39 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Eclipse grey -
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label, TUF sticker Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Repairability Index 6.9 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number HX006T -
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