ASUS Vivobook 17

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs ASUS Vivobook 17 F712 (X712 / K712 / M712 / S712 / P1701) ASUS Vivobook 17

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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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-1035G1

Display
17.3”, HD+ (1600 x 900), TN

HDD/SSD
4000GB RAM

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo

RAM
36GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate

Dimensions
406.9 x 256 x 19.9 mm (16.02" x 10.08" x 0.78")

Weight
2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

2x USB Type-A
2.0

HDMI

Card Reader
microSD

Wi-Fi
802.11ac

Bluetooth
5.0

Audio jack
3.5 mm combo

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers

Optical drive

Gifts
32GB USB Drive

Portability

ASUS Vivobook 17 F712 (X712 / K712 / M712 / S712 / P1701)

16.02" x 10.08" x 0.78" Dimensions

2.30 kg (5.1 lbs) Weight

Average 17.3-inch laptop

2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) +24% Weight

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 [...]