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Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB vs Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
Why is Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB better than Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD?
- 1.98x higher resolution?
2560 x 1600 pxvs1920 x 1080 px - 930 g lighter?
1.37kgvs2.3kg - 1.61x higher pixel density?
227 ppivs141 ppi - Has a fingerprint scanner?
- 9.4 mm thinner?
14.9 mmvs24.3 mm - 2 more Thunderbolt ports?
2vs0 - 1 more microphone(s)?
2vs1 - 56.91% less body volume?
962.4 cm³vs2233.27 cm³
Why is Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD better than Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB?
- 8GB more RAM memory?
16GBvs8GB - 256GB more internal storage?
512GBvs256GB - Has anti-reflection coating?
- Has an HDMI output?
- 17.29% bigger screen size?
15.6"vs13.3" - Wi-Fi version?
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)vsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) - 4.13x faster CPU speed?
8 x 3.2 GHzvs2 x 3.1 GHz - 4 more USB 3.0 ports?
4vs0
Which are the most popular comparisons?
Price comparison
Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017), 13.3in 227ppi Retina Display, Intel Core i5-7267U Dual-Core ...Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017), 13.3in 227ppi Retina Display, Intel Core i5-7267U Dual-Core 3.1GHz, 256GB, 8GB DDR3, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, macOS 10.12.5 Sierra - Space Gray (Renewed)
User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
9.0/10
1 votes
10.0/10
1 votes
Portability
8.0/10
1 votes
6.0/10
1 votes
Battery life
9.0/10
1 votes
9.0/10
1 votes
Performance
8.0/10
1 votes
8.0/10
1 votes
Keyboard & trackpad
10.0/10
1 votes
8.0/10
1 votes
Design
Type
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Gaming
The type of laptop.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Uses a fanless design
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✖Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
By using power-efficient components that don't produce large amounts of heat, it's possible to create a device with no cooling fans. This results in a much quieter (or even silent) operation.
Has a backlit keyboard
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✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
The keyboard is backlit, making it easier to type in the dark or dim lighting.
warranty period
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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
Display
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
The type of technology used in the display.
has a touch screen
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You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
brightness (typical)
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A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
refresh rate
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The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
contrast ratio
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Contrast ratio is the visual distance between the lightest and the darkest colors that may be reproduced on the display. A high contrast ratio is desired, resulting in richer dark colors and more distinctive color gradation.
has anti-reflection coating
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✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
This helps to reduce the reflection from your device.
Performance
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
RAM speed
2133 MHz
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It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
Uses flash storage
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✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
Flash-based storage devices such as SSDs have no mechanical components. Due to this, they are typically faster, run silently, and are more shock resistant than traditional HDDs.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
VRAM
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VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.
Is an NVMe SSD
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✖Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
NVMe SSDs use the PCIe interface, which has a higher bandwidth than the SATA interface. This results in much faster read/write speeds compared to SSDs which use the SATA interface.
GPU clock speed
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900 MHz (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop)
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
PassMark result
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21090 (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
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3050 (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
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5051 (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
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560 (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Connectivity
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
USB 4 20Gbps ports
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This version of USB 4 supports speeds of up to 20Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 4 40Gbps ports
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This version of USB 4 supports very high speeds of up to 40Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector.
Thunderbolt 3 ports
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The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 3. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 16Gbps. This guarantees that it can support one external 4K display.
Thunderbolt 4 ports
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The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 4. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 32Gbps. This guarantees that it can support two external 4K displays (or one external 8K display).
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the USB-C connector.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the older USB-A connector.
has an HDMI output
✖Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.
Battery
Battery life
10 hours
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The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time
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The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Has sleep-and-charge USB ports
✖Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
Sleep-and-charge USB ports can charge electronic devices when the laptop is in sleep mode, hibernate mode, or even switched off.
Has a MagSafe power adapter
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✖Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
The MagSafe power adapter uses a power connector that is attached magnetically. When pulled or tugged, the connector will come out of the socket safely.
Batteries with more watt-hours are larger and tend to last longer.
Features
has stereo speakers
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✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
megapixels (front camera)
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The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has Dolby Atmos
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✖Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. By doing so, Dolby Atmos allows for immersive, 360-degree sound.
Stylus included
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✖Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
A stylus is a pen-like accessory that allows you to interact with the touchscreen with greater precision, and is particularly useful for drawing and writing.
Has a fingerprint scanner
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✖Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Uses 3D facial recognition
✖Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
✖Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
3D facial recognition systems, like Apple's Face ID, provide secure biometric authentication for unlocking devices and authorizing mobile payments.
video recording (main camera)
720 x 30 fps
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The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Miscellaneous
PassMark (G3D) result
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13261 (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop)
This benchmark measures the graphics performance of a video card. Source: PassMark.
has LHR
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✖Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop)
Nvidia's Lite Hash Rate (LHR) technology limits the ability to use a graphics card for cryptocurrency mining. Gaming performance is unaffected.
Supports multi-display technology
✖Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop)
The graphics card supports multi-display technology. This allows you to configure multiple monitors in order to create a more immersive gaming experience, such as having a wider field of view.
Supports ECC memory
✖Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop)
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)
✖Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop)
Generally, single precision floating point arithmetic deals with 32-bit floating point numbers, whereas double precision deals with 64-bit units, increasing the accuracy of calculations. For GPUs, a double precision floating point (or FP64) is useful for general-purpose computing (GPGPU) such as scientific research, data modeling, as it provides a higher degree of precision when making calculations.
supports ray tracing
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✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop)
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
Has air-water cooling
✖Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
✖Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop)
The graphics card uses a combination of water and air to reduce the temperature of the card. This allows it to be overclocked more, increasing performance.
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
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The thermal design power (TDP) is the maximum amount of power the cooling system needs to dissipate. A lower TDP typically means that it consumes less power.
Supports 3D
✖Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
✔Asus TUF Gaming A15 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 3.2GHz / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop)
Allows you to view in 3D (if you have a 3D display and glasses).
Price comparison
Apple MacBook Pro (2017) 13" with Touch Bar and Touch ID / Intel Core i5 3.1GHz / 8GB / 256GB
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017), 13.3in 227ppi Retina Display, Intel Core i5-7267U Dual-Core ...Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017), 13.3in 227ppi Retina Display, Intel Core i5-7267U Dual-Core 3.1GHz, 256GB, 8GB DDR3, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, macOS 10.12.5 Sierra - Space Gray (Renewed)
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Dylan
2 years ago
7 / 10
Overall
Dylan
2 years ago
7 / 10
It's a decent machine really, but I recommend the 2020 version with the M1 chip