ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) and ASUS X515EA (BQ068T). 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 (FX707ZR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid processor performance

ample storage options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) and ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Mecha grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX707ZR) ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested System password
Repairability Index - 6.5 (out of 10)
Model Number HX002W -
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