ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE). 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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative screenpad technology

compact and lightweight design

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful processor

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Deep dive blue Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
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 100% sRGB 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR/RGB camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 5.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) Super IPS+ display Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
LAN (on supplied cable)
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter Power adapter, palm rest label, TUF sticker
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
SAR Value 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.9 (out of 10)
Model Number - HX006T
Other Comparisons with ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Other Comparisons with ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HE)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: