ASUS Vivobook 17

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Date Published: 14 Jun 2024

Intel Core i5-1035G1
Intel UHD Graphics G1
17.3”, HD+ (1600 x 900), TN
4000GB HDD
36GB RAM
2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)

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ASUS Vivobook 17

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Review

ASUS Vivobook 17 in-depth review

Today, we have a device that is easy on the budget and aims to be a great home multimedia machine. It is the VivoBook 17 X712 from ASUS, and uses a year (or two)-old design, and can be found with a ton of different processors from a portfolio of architectures. However, we will be focusing on the Tiger Lake models, as our particular device comes equipped with the Core i3-1115G4.Ultimately, you can pair your VivoBook 17 X712 with a more powerful CPU, but then you miss the whole point of this type of laptop. What is good about it is that it offers a lot of screen real estate, which really reduces the need for an external monitor. This way, your kid can easily go to school from home when needed.Well, if you want to do that, you would need a good display, won't you? Ultimately, ASUS of[...]

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Pros

Adequate pricing
1x RAM SODIMM + 1x M.2 NVMe + 2.5-inch SATA drive bay
MicroSD card reader
No PWM (BOE NT173WDM-N24 (BOE091A))

Cons

Battery life is only average (still respectable given the tiny 32Wh unit)
2/3 USB Type-A ports are slow
Narrow viewing angles and poor contrast ratio (BOE NT173WDM-N24 (BOE091A))
Not a great build quality

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

The hardware inside of this machine is a bit of a mixed bag. It has a small battery and relatively good upgrade options. However, ASUS opted against making it even better. Check out why.Check out all ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get inside of this device, you need to undo 10 Phillips-head screws. After that, just pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool and remove it from the body.2. Battery This rather large notebook is powered by a tiny 32Wh battery pack. Before you [...]

DISPLAY: 17.3-inch, 1600x900, TN

Name
BOE NT173WDM-N24 (BOE091A)

Diagonal
17.3"

Pixel density
106.11 ppi

Brightness
293 cd/m²

sRGB
71%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
TN

Resolution
1600x900

Becomes "Retina" from
33 inches (83 cm)

Contrast
290:1

dE Color Checker
5.8 3.1

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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