The lid and deck offer two different spins on textured plastic, both aiming to imitate brushed metal, but neither good enough to fool the eye or to feel especially solid. Even given the limited expectations of an economy laptop, the Asus' plastic chassis feels pretty cheap. The design also looks less impressive the closer you get. Some more expensive configurations may live up to that image, though our starter model masks some pretty modest parts (more on them in a minute).

Looking Tough: A Big Screen Means a Big LaptopĪs both a jumbo gaming laptop and a member of Asus' TUF product line, the Gaming F17 looks the part-a big, dark, seriously styled laptop that aims to convey a beefy, muscular energy. There's arguably more value in some MSI Katana GF66 and Acer Nitro 5 configurations, but the Asus is worth a look for shoestring shoppers craving a bigger screen. The heavy chassis feels a bit chintzy, and the battery life is short, but you have to make concessions somewhere at this price. The TUF's spacious 17.3-inch display features a 144Hz refresh rate, and its entry-level CPU and GPU combine for a comfortable 1080p gaming experience. With the prices of even budget gaming laptops having climbed steadily throughout 2022, the Asus TUF Gaming F17 (starts at $899.99 and available for $699.99 at this writing) offers a rare wallet-friendly option.

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