Some people need a big-screen laptop for a daily driver. In this case, a gaming notebook is an unnecessary and expensive buy. You don't need so much power for just browsing the Web and watching videos. The ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704) is a machine that is suitable for light tasks. It comes with efficient Alder Lake-U or Raptor Lake-U CPU options that pack enough power even for playing light games. At the same time, these chips are much more battery-friendly compared to the P and H-series processors. The main event here is the display. This device is a bit more expensive than its 15.6-inch sibling (the ASUS Vivobook 15 F1504 (X1504)) but it has a 17.3" panel which is a desirable feature for users who are consuming a lot of content like movies, social media, etc. Speaking of which, there are two display options - one 1080p IPS panel and one 900p TN model. Yikes, avoid the latter unless your budget isn't super tight! With that aside, this laptop has an antibacterial coating which slowly becomes something like a trademark for ASUS. The device is MIL-STD-810H certified so it should survive in harsh conditions, at least on paper. You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-vivobook-17-f1704/ Specs, Drivers, What's in the box Drivers All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.asus.com/laptops/for-home/vivobook/asus-vivobook-17-x1704/helpdesk_knowledge/ What's in the box? The package is standard - it contains the laptop itself, some manuals, and a compact 45W barrel plug charger. Design and construction The design is very similar to the ASUS Vivobook 15 F1504 (X1504). The machine is entirely made of plastic and there are two color options - Quiet Blue and Cool Silver. The dimensions are normal for such a device - it weighs 2.10 kilos and the profile thickness is 19.9 mm. We spot some flexes here and there but that's kind of expected for an inexpensive plastic laptop. The lid is a bit bendable and you can't open it with a single hand. The weak spot of the base is the zone between the Space key and touchpad as well as the area between the two hinges. When the laptop is opened, this reveals the big display that is surrounded by thin bezels (but we've seen thinner). The top bezel houses a 720p Web camera with a privacy shutter which isn't a common feature in this price class. Not bad. The hinge mechanism allows an angle of opening of up to 180 degrees. Again, it's another characteristic that isn't widespread in this budget category. The keyboard is good aside from the fact that the backlight is optional. The key travel is long and the feedback is clicky. There is also a full-sized NumPad while the Arrow keys are too small for comfortable usage. The big sticker on the right hints that this laptop has an antibacterial coating on the "frequently touched surfaces" which inhibits 99% of viruses and bacteria in these zones. The touchpad has a wide surface that feels even smoother compared to the 15.6-inch sibling. The accuracy of the pad is very good. We can see a big ventilation grille and two speaker cutouts on the bottom panel. The hot air has been exhausted through a vent that is placed on the back of the laptop. Unfortunately, part of the heat goes to the lower part of the display. Ports On the left, we can see a single USB Type-A 2.0 port. The majority of the ports are on the right - a charging plug, an HDMI 1.4 connector, two USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) ports, a USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, and an Audio jack. Display quality, Health impact (PWM), Sound ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704) is equipped with a Full HD IPS panel, model number BOE NV173FHM-N49 (BOE084E). It comes with a 60Hz refresh rate. Its diagonal is 17.3" (43.9 cm), and the resolution - 1920 x 1080p. Additionally, the screen ratio is 16:9, the pixel density – 127 ppi, and their pitch – 0.2 x 0.2 mm. The screen can be considered Retina when viewed from at least 69 cm (from this distance, the average human eye can’t see the individual pixels). Viewing angles are comfortable. We offer images at different angles to evaluate the quality. Also, a video with locked focus and exposure. The maximum measured brightness is 283 nits (cd/m2) in the middle of the screen and 269 nits (cd/m2) average across the surface with a maximum deviation of 9%. The Correlated Color Temperature on a white screen and at maximum brightness is 7790K (average) (Splendid - Normal in My ASUS app). In the illustration below you can see how the display performs from a uniformity perspective. The illustration below shows how matters are for operational brightness levels (approximately 140 nits) – in this particular case at 71% Brightness (White level = 143 cd/m2, Black level = 0.12 cd/m2). Values of dE2000 over 4.0 should not occur, and this parameter is one of the first you should check if you intend to use the laptop for color-sensitive work (a maximum tolerance of 2.0 ). The contrast ratio is good – 1180:1. To make sure we are on the same page, we would like to give you a little introduction to the sRGB color gamut and the Adobe RGB. To start, there’s the CIE 1976 Uniform Chromaticity Diagram that represents the visible specter of colors by the human eye, giving you a better perception of the color gamut coverage and the color accuracy. Inside the black triangle, you will see the standard color gamut (sRGB) that is being used by millions of people on HDTV and on the web. As for the Adobe RGB, this is used in professional cameras, monitors, etc for printing. Basically, colors inside the black triangle are used by everyone and this is the essential part of the color quality and color accuracy of a mainstream notebook. Still, we’ve included other color spaces like the famous DCI-P3 standard used by movie studios, as well as the digital UHD Rec.2020 standard. Rec.2020, however, is still a thing of the future and it’s difficult for today’s displays to cover that well. We’ve also included the so-called Michael Pointer gamut, or Pointer’s gamut, which represents the colors that naturally occur around us every day. The yellow dotted line shows ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704)'s color gamut coverage. Its display covers 53% of the sRGB/ITU-R BT.709 (web/HDTV standard) in CIE1976 and 41% of DCI-P3. Our “Design and Gaming” profile delivers optimal color temperature (6500K) at 140 cd/m2 luminance and sRGB gamma mode. We tested the accuracy of the display with 24 commonly used colors like light and dark human skin, blue sky, green grass, orange, etc. You can check out the results at factory condition and also, with the “Design and Gaming” profile. Below you can compare the scores of the ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704) with the default settings (left), and with the “Gaming and Web design” profile (right). The next figure shows how well the display is able to reproduce really dark parts of an image, which is essential when watching movies or playing games in low ambient light. The left side of the image represents the display with stock settings, while the right one is with the “Gaming and Web Design” profile activated. On the horizontal axis, you will find the grayscale, and on the vertical axis – the luminance of the display. On the two graphs below you can easily check for yourself how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display, the calibration, the viewing angle, and the surrounding light conditions. Response time (Gaming capabilities) We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa. We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 14.5 ms. After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude. Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering) Pulse-width modulation (PWM) is an easy way to control monitor brightness. When you lower the brightness, the light intensity of the backlight is not lowered, but instead turned off and on by the electronics with a frequency indistinguishable to the human eye. In these light impulses, the light/no-light time ratio varies, while brightness remains unchanged, which is harmful to your eyes. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM. ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704)'s display doesn't flicker at any brightness level. This makes the screen pretty comfortable for long periods of use. Health Impact: Blue light emissions Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates PWM but also reduces the harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate. If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light. Health Impact: Gloss-level measurement Glossy-coated displays are sometimes inconvenient in high ambient light conditions. We show the level of reflection on the screen for the respective laptop when the display is turned off and the measurement angle is 60° (in this case, the result is 48.8 GU). Sound ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704)'s speakers produce a sound of very good quality. Its low, mid, and high tones are clear of deviations. Buy our profiles Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704) configurations with 17.3" BOE NV173FHM-N49 (BOE084E) (1920 x 1080) IPS. *Should you have problems with downloading the purchased file, try using a different browser to open the link you’ll receive via e-mail. If the download target is a .php file instead of an archive, change the file extension to .zip or contact us at bg.laptopmedia@gmail.com. Read more about the profiles HERE. Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests CPU options There are seven CPU options for configuring - Intel Pentium Gold 8505, Intel Core i3-1215U, i5-1235U, Core i7-1255U, Core i3-1315U, Core i5-1335U, and Core i7-1355U. GPU options You can rely on what is inside the CPU, ergo - the iGPU. Gaming tests CS:GO HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings) Average FPS 105 fps 94 fps 53 fps DOTA 2 HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) HD 1080p, High (Check settings) Average FPS 113 fps 68 fps 40 fps [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT your Laptop Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life Max CPU load In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering. Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power Intel Core i5-1335U (15W TDP) 0:02 - 0:10 sec 0:15 - 0:30 sec 10:00 - 15:00 min ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704) 3.10 GHz @ 2.14 GHz @ 71°C @ 30W 3.09 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 89°C @ 30W 1.97 GHz @ 1.67 GHz @ 70°C @ 18W ASUS Vivobook 15 F1504 (X1504) 2.99 GHz @ 2.07 GHz @ 66°C @ 28W 2.94 GHz @ 2.07 GHz @ 81°C @ 28W 2.02 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 75°C @ 18W Acer Aspire 5 (A515-58M) 2.05 GHz @ 2.74 GHz @ 61°C @ 47W 1.81 GHz @ 2.54 GHz @ 64°C @ 40W 1.22 GHz @ 2.23 GHz @ 61°C @ 28W HP ProBook 440 G10 2.39 GHz @ 2.93 GHz @ 93°C @ 50W 1.51 GHz @ 2.29 GHz @ 92°C @ 30W 0.94 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 72°C @ 19W HP ProBook 450 G10 3.41 GHz @ 2.79 GHz @ 94°C @ 48W 2.80 GHz @ 2.17 GHz @ 94°C @ 31W 1.87 GHz @ 2.04 GHz @ 81°C @ 23W Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-71) 3.29 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 65°C @ 45W 3.06 GHz @ 2.37 GHz @ 71°C @ 42W 1.80 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 61°C @ 28W Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 3 1.91 GHz @ 1.20 GHz @ 63°C @ 19W 1.86 GHz @ 0.90 GHz @ 74°C @ 14W 1.83 GHz @ 0.90 GHz @ 60°C @ 13W The Core i5-1335U inside of the ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704) can maintain a bit higher frequencies (but the temperature is higher as well) in short and medium loads compared to its sibling - the ASUS Vivobook 15 F1504 (X1504). The chip can sustain ~2.00 GHz P core clock and 70°C in long periods of 100% stress which is a good result. Comfort during full load The single fan is surprisingly (almost) quiet in "Performance mode". If the processor is heavily stressed, you can hear the fan's revolving but the noise levels aren't high at all. Still, in the "Whisper mode," the fan spins at a very low speed and this preset is suitable for people who prefer to work in a quiet environment. The WASD zone and the two palm rest areas are relatively cool when the CPU is under heavy load. The central and the right side of the keyboard aren't scorching hot in this scenario. The fan stops under light load or when the laptop is idle condition. If you are watching a video or you have opened ~10 tabs on your Web browser, the fans spin with ~2400-300 RPM. In 100% CPU stress, we detect ~4900 RPM. Battery Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Better performance setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 120 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. The 50Wh battery model has enough juice for 7 hours and 9 minutes of either Web browsing or video playback. Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance For accessing the internals, you need to undo 11 Phillips-head screws. With that out of the way, you can pry the bottom panel with the aid of a plastic tool. One of the top two corners is the best starting point. Here, we have a 50Wh battery. It's important to pull out the connector from the main board. Then, you can unscrew the 4 Phillips-head screws that are keeping the unit in place. The battery has enough juice for 7 hours and 9 minutes of either Web browsing or video playback. This laptop is available with 4 or 8GB of soldered DDR4 RAM. Luckily, there is one SODIMM for memory expansion for up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM in dual-channel mode. Keep in mind that the stick is rated at 3200MHz but it operates at 2666MHz frequency. Storage-wise, there is one M.2 slot for Gen 4 SSDs. The cooling is really simple. It comprises one fan, one long heat pipe, a single heat sink, and a heat spreader. Storage performance The SSD of our laptop is the 512GB Micron 2400 MTFDKBA512QFM. This is a Gen 4 NVMe that has QLC memory. The maximum reached temperature during testing is just 31°C. Verdict For that kind of price tag, the ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704) is an honest offer. At least for us, the only optional extra that is mandatory is the 1080p IPS display (BOE NV173FHM-N49 (BOE084E)). Really, the base 900p TN panel sounds so outdated in 2023. The optional screen has wide viewing angles and it's PWM-free. The sRGB color coverage is low but that's something normal for a device like this one. The keyboard is comfortable for typing with its large keycaps that have long key travel and clicky feedback. Oops, the backlight is optional but you get a full-sized NumberPad and a smooth touchpad which is great for daily usage. The rigidness of the chassis is average but it's hard to ask for more in this price class. On the other hand, the overall performance of the laptop is nice. The CPU can maintain ~2GHz P core clock during heavy stress and the 70°C chip temperature is more than adequate for a cooling system with just one fan and a single heat pipe. In addition to that, the comfort is good - the WASD zone and the two palm rest areas are always pleasantly cool for work. The fan isn't noisy, it's almost quiet even when it's spinning at max RPM. The upgradability is okay - you get up to 8GB of soldered memory but thanks to the SODIMM slot the maximum amount of RAM can be expanded to 16GB of DDR4-2666MHz in dual-channel mode. It's not much but at least for now, it's enough for daily usage and light gaming. Yep, the iGPU can show ~94FPS in CS:GO on Medium details so you can use this laptop for playing non-demanding popular games such as Dota 2 or Team Fortress 2. Sadly, our notebook has an NVMe with QLC memory. The TBW rating is low and the write speeds are nothing to write home about. That's why application and game installation will take a bit longer than usual because of this SSD. Still, the read speeds are decent so you're not going to experience slowdowns while using Windows and other apps. The battery life seems normal considering the modest 50Wh capacity - 7 hours of either Web browsing or videos is a decent score for a machine with a big 17.3" display. The port selection is far from being impressive and even the Type-C port is rated at 5GBps. However, the ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704) is a strong contender in the budget class. It comes with an antibacterial coating, IPS display, good comfort under load, and a snappy overall performance. You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-vivobook-17-f1704/