ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF Review: Massive 17.3-Inch Display, Smooth Gaming Experience

Gaming laptops have become increasingly popular and versatile, catering to the needs of various user groups. With powerful performance and enhanced design, these products serve users not only for entertainment but also for creative content tasks. In this article, let's dive into the review of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF, a gaming laptop from ASUS with a 17.3-inch display and robust specifications.

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ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF boasts a massive 17.3-inch display, perfect for immersive gaming experiences

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF features a 17.3-inch IPS display with Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels). The spacious screen provides comfortable content viewing and multitasking, especially suitable for those who enjoy watching movies and handling various tasks. The screen resolution ensures sharp and clear display.

The highlight of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF's display is its 144 Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth in-game actions, character movements, and precise visuals. The screen achieves color coverage of 62.5% sRGB, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 45% NTSC, and incorporates technologies such as Anti-Glare, Adaptive-Sync.

In real-world use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF's display enhances the gaming and movie-watching experience with its expansive space. The brightness of the screen is comfortable for use in various lighting conditions such as outdoors or in a cafe setting.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF boasts a bold gaming design while maintaining a compact form factor.

Before using the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF, I had concerns about the 17-inch screen size. However, upon receiving and experiencing the product, I was pleasantly surprised by ASUS's effective design optimization. It allows the laptop to remain compact enough for easy portability in a backpack.

Specifically, ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF measures 399 x 269 x 23.3 ~ 24.8 mm and weighs 2.6 kg. These dimensions are highly optimal when compared to a laptop with a 17-inch screen. Not only can I carry it, but even female users can easily bring it along, just with a backpack or your preferred carrying bag.

Although having a plastic chassis, the manufacturer has been clever in craftsmanship, ensuring the machine has a good, sturdy finish without any warping or bending when pressed. The laptop's hinge is compact but solid, designed to support the 17-inch screen firmly. The opening and closing feel slightly heavy, requiring a bit of force, which is understandable for a laptop of this size.

The front panel of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF boasts a beautifully designed facade with modern and elegant lines. At the center is the metallic TUF logo, prominently displayed on a finely brushed surface. Triangular patterns on the edges create a distinctive look with perforated textures. The front, characterized by bold cut lines, gives the product a powerful and gaming-inspired feel.

The flat-finished sides of the machine add an angular and sharp appearance. The bottom of the device also utilizes a diagonal bevel effect to make the body appear slimmer when viewed from the side. Instead of curved corners, the machine's corners are beveled, giving it a unique and distinctive look. Due to its large size, ASUS has effectively utilized the advantage to equip the TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF with a variety of connectivity ports. Specifically, the product features the following ports:

• Thunderbolt 4 port (supports DisplayPort).
• 3.5mm headphone jack.
• 3 USB 3.2 ports.
• HDMI.
• LAN (RJ45).

The connectivity ports of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF are mostly concentrated on the left side, providing users with ample space for right-handed mouse operation. Although a small detail, it reflects the manufacturer's keen attention to user experience. In terms of port quantity, I highly appreciate the convenience of connecting peripheral devices without the need for additional conversion hubs. The machine also features an Ethernet LAN port to ensure stable Internet speed and transmission.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF is also equipped with a keyboard system that includes a dedicated numeric keypad, proving to be a useful tool for those who need to work on this device. The keys have a familiar layout similar to other ASUS products, making it easy to adapt.

However, the keyboard system is somewhat recessed, making it feel a bit cramped during operation. Additionally, due to the machine's width being closely aligned with the screen, despite its 17-inch size, the keys, especially the arrow keys, are not overly large. Although they are positioned separately for easier operation, I still find them a bit small.

The keyboard is also equipped with a beautiful RGB backlight, a distinctive feature of gaming laptops. In addition, the WASD keys are made transparent to enhance visibility when the backlight is on, creating a visually appealing and unique appearance. The typing experience is good, with soft keys, bounce, and deep key travel. Typing does not produce excessive noise or uncomfortable clattering sounds.

The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF's touchpad is of a moderate size, not as large as those on professional work laptops. This is because gaming users rarely use this component. The keyboard contributes to a smooth experience, offering good tracking and easy operation. The separated buttons are responsive and convenient when pressed lightly.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF boasts powerful specifications with an 11th Gen i5 chip and RTX 2050.

Before diving into details, let's take a glance at the specifications of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF for your convenience.

• Display: 17.3-inch size, Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080), supports 144Hz refresh rate.
• CPU: Intel Core i5 Tiger Lake - 11400H.
• Graphics Card: Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 4GB.
• RAM: 16GB, DDR4, 2 slots (1 slot 8GB + 1 slot 8GB) (upgradeable to a maximum of 32GB).
• Storage: 512GB SSD NVMe PCIe (Replaceable, supports up to 2TB additional drive) Supports an additional M.2 PCIe SSD slot for expansion (upgradable to a maximum of 2TB).
• Operating System: Windows 11.
• Battery Capacity: 3-cell Li-ion, 48Wh, 150W charger.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF is powered by the Intel Core i5 Tiger Lake - 11400H chip. This processor, manufactured on the 10nm process, belongs to the Tiger Lake H45 generation. It's recognized for high performance, featuring 6 Willow Cove processing cores (12 threads with HyperThreading), a maximum single-core clock speed of 4.5 GHz, and a multi-core clock speed of 4.1 GHz. The base clock speed is around 2.7 GHz.

The laptop features 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD (expandable up to 3TB), providing smooth multitasking and ample storage space. Additionally, it comes with the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 4GB graphics card, ensuring smooth graphics processing for creative tasks like video editing, 3D modeling, and AI applications.

For a more visual representation of its performance, I've conducted quick performance tests using software such as Geekbench 6, Cinebench R23, 3DMark, and PCMark 10. The results are as follows:

- GeekBench 6:

• Single-core/Multi-core: 2,046 points/8,327 points.
• GPU Compute: 49,481 points.

- Cinebench R23 (Single-core/Multi-core): 1,397 points/9,697 points.

- PCMark 10: 6,008 points.

- 3DMark Time Spy: 4,410 points.

In an overall assessment, ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF truly impresses with outstanding performance, especially in multi-core scores. During daily use, the laptop demonstrates smooth, stable operation, handling even heavy tasks with ease. The noteworthy multitasking capability is attributed to its ample 16 GB RAM, meeting various usage demands. For those with higher multitasking demands, RAM upgrade is straightforward, as the laptop supports a maximum of 32 GB.

In addition to performance ratings, I tested three games—FIFA Online 4, League of Legends, and Elden Ring—on ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF. For both games, I set graphics to the highest level, utilizing MSI Afterburner to measure FPS, CPU temperature, RAM usage, etc., providing you with a more visual perspective.

In FIFA Online 4, ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF maintains a stable frame rate of approximately 144 FPS throughout a match. Although in specific situations like goal replays or slow-motion, FPS may drop to around 60 FPS due to sudden scene transitions, the overall experience remains stable. In terms of graphics processing, ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF impressively reproduces realistic and vivid player gestures and details in the game. This combination, coupled with advanced display technologies, creates an astonishing gaming experience.

In League of Legends, ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF continues to excel in handling the game. The gaming experience is smooth with a frame rate ranging from 190 to 220 FPS during matches, occasionally reaching 230-240 FPS, showcasing ASUS's peak optimization capabilities. The machine's graphics remain impressive, especially when combined with the OLED display, providing vibrant colors, high detail, and smooth motion.

In Elden Ring, a graphically intensive game, ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF still demonstrates stability and smoothness. The machine achieves an average frame rate of around 36 FPS, and while not high, the experience remains excellent. Character movements are smooth, and scenes during movement are well-reproduced without stuttering, lag, or tearing. The graphics are detailed and clear, providing an engaging entertainment experience. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF handles the challenges of this game well, delivering an impressive entertainment experience.

Additionally, I used Crystal Diskmark software to measure the read/write speed of the SSD inside ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF. The results obtained are also impressive, specifically as follows:

• Read speed: 3,118 MB/s.
• Write speed: 1,800 MB/s.

With ample storage and impressive data read/write speed, ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF fully meets the needs of the content creation group. Data copying or moving files between the device and external hard drives occurs quickly and efficiently, saving time and increasing user productivity. This is truly a valuable assistant for the content creation group.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF has satisfactory battery life and effective cooling capabilities

To power the powerful configuration and the massive 17.3-inch display, ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF is equipped with a 48 Wh battery. To evaluate whether this battery life is sufficient for the robust configuration and large screen, I used BatteryMon software to test the battery life of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF, and I divided it into two different usage scenarios. The results obtained are as follows:

- Scenario 1: Performing regular tasks without gaming:

• Battery life: 3 hours 11 minutes.
• Measurement time: 1 hour.
• Screen at 100%, volume at 70%, and no battery-saving mode.
• Keyboard backlight enabled.
• Bluetooth connection enabled for keyboard and USB connected for mouse.

- Scenario 2: Performing regular tasks with 20 minutes of gaming:

• Battery life: 2 hours 12 minutes.
• Measurement time: 1 hour.
• Screen at 100%, volume at 70%, and no battery-saving mode.
• Keyboard backlight enabled.
• Bluetooth connection enabled for keyboard and USB connected for mouse.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF exhibits longer battery life when used for basic tasks, work, and light entertainment. However, when used for gaming combined with basic tasks, the machine still provides a usage time of around 2 hours. These statistics are indicative, and actual usage time may vary depending on tasks, software, settings, etc.

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF demonstrates excellent battery optimization in both situations. Given its slim design, expecting a larger battery is unrealistic, especially with a powerful chip and large screen to handle. Hence, praising the machine's battery optimization capability is entirely justified. The standout feature is its 150W charging capacity, significantly saving charging time. Therefore, I recommend carrying the charger when going out for study or work to ensure high performance and maximum battery life.

When dealing with intensive tasks such as video editing, graphic design, 3D modeling, laptops often generate high temperatures affecting performance. Many wonder if ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF has effective cooling.

To provide you with a more visual insight, I used HWiNFO64 software to check the cooling capability of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF. During the measurement, the machine handled tasks like gaming, work, multiple open Chrome tabs, and continuous use of Photoshop for 1 hour. The average CPU temperature on ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF was 53 degrees Celsius, and the average GPU temperature was 55 degrees Celsius.

I'm very impressed with the temperature figures on ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF, and during usage, I didn't feel the device heating up quickly or excessively. This is truly commendable, especially considering the product's configuration. Thanks to this, the machine ensures a comfortable user experience and stable performance over extended periods, without overheating issues. The laptop is also equipped with multiple cooling vents on the rear, right side, above the keyboard, and the bottom.

Conclusion

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF is priced at 21.99 million VND at Mytour system (prices may vary depending on timing and promotions). Personally, I find this to be a reasonable price for a laptop that strikes a balance between beautiful design, powerful configuration, and a spacious 17.3-inch screen.

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