EXcaliberPC ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HC-212.TI53050) vs ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Comparison summary
- ASUS TUF 16″ is clearly better laptop for gaming though ASUS TUF gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance TUF has a better processor. It also offers more memory.
- TUF has Windows 11, which is superior to Windows 10 Home that is in ASUS TUF.
- When it comes to graphics TUF has a lot superior graphics card.
- ASUS TUF features a higher resolution screen (Full HD).
- ASUS TUF offers a larger screen and more compact in size.
EXcaliberPC ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HC-212.TI53050)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HC-212.TI53050) | ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i5-11260H | AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 8gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3050 4GB | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | HD Plus (1600 x 900 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| - | 7 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.72 x 10.59 x 0.98 inches | 14 x 10 x 1 inches |
| (39.93 x 26.9 x 2.49 cm) | (35.56 x 25.4 x 2.54 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 22, 2021 | October 19, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,099.99 | $1,156.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,099.99 | $1,156.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 53 min agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 19 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HC-212.TI53050)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare EXcaliberPC ASUS TUF 17″ / ASUS TUF 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HC-212.TI53050) summary
EXcaliberPC ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU and also less memory than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB graphics card which is not the best for playing games. You can play some games published this year using lower graphics settings, but you should check for games you want to run. Full HD resolution is decent for the 17-inch 144 Hz IPS screen. The 500gb SSD storage is typical.
EXCaliberPC 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HC-212.TI53050 (i5-11260H, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, RTX 3050 4GB, 17.3" FHD 144Hz, Windows 10) Gaming Notebook - Eclipse Gray
Display: Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS level 17.3" 144Hz anti-glare display | Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 graphics card with up to 1600MHz at 60W (75W with dynamic boost)
Processor: 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake Core i5-11260H 6-Core (2.6GHz-4.4GHz, 12MB Intel Smart Cache, 45W)
RAM: 8GB DDR4 3200MHz | Hard Drive: 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home | Warranty: 1 Year Warranty ASUS USA Parts & Labor + Lifetime Technical Support EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B09MKXGCPZ
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is good great for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD CPU, though enough memory for its price. Only HD Plus resolution is lackluster for the 16″ 144 Hz display. The 500gb SSD storage is common. It is quite hefty at 7 lbs (3.18 kg).
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Laptop: AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, 16" Full HD+ 145Hz Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS Processor (3.2GHz)
16" Full HD+ 144Hz Display
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics
ASIN: B0FV4B883Y