•  Date Published: 04 Feb 2025
    • Intel Core i3-1215U
    • Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 24GB RAM
    • 2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
    5.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.2 Portability Excellent
    7.0 Display Very Good
    5.2 For Work Average
    2.8 For Gaming Mediocre

    Review

    ASUS Vivobook 17 in-depth review

    ASUS was really strong in 2022. Regardless if we're talking about its super-premium notebooks, the ROGs that delivered the most powerful tablet, or the budget-conscious systems. Now, we are happy to see that 2023 starts pretty well, with the Vivobook 17 (X1702).It is an affordable 17-incher, which is not scared of anything. You can find it with a 12th Gen Intel processor from either the U-series or the P-series. What makes them different, is the internal design, which gives the latter more P-cores, and a higher TDP limit of 28W. Likewise, the U-series should be more efficient, as their TDP limit is set at 15W.Of course, all of the aforementioned is regarding the default values, because the cooling has a great impact on the performance. ASUS has an ace up its sleeve in this aspect,[...]

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    Pros

    • 1x SODIMM + 1x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4
    • Comfortable keyboard
    • No PWM (BOE NV173FHM-N49 (BOE084E))
    • Optional fingerprint reader
    • Decent performance
    • Antibacterial coating

    Cons

    • Covers only 52% of sRGB (BOE NV173FHM-N49 (BOE084E))
    • USB Type-C port is data-transfer only
    • No keyboard backlight
    • Lacks an SD card reader

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Despite its low price, the Vivobook 17 (X1702) doesn't prevent its users to upgrade it down the line.Check out all ASUS Vivobook 17 (X1702) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to undo 11 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool and lift it away from the chassis.2. Remove the battery Here, we find a 42Wh battery pack. To remove it, unplug the connector from the motherboard, and undo all three Phillips-head screws.3. Upgra[...]

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    DISPLAY: 17.3-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

    • Name
    • BOE NV173FHM-N49 (BOE084E)
    • Diagonal
    • 17.3"
    • Pixel density
    • 127.34 ppi
    • Brightness
    • 303 cd/m2
    • sRGB
    • 50%
    • PWM frequency
    • No PWM (Flicker-Free)
    • Panel Type
    • IPS
    • Resolution
    • 1920x1080
    • Becomes "Retina" from
    • 27 inches (69 cm)
    • Contrast
    • 1170:1
    • dE Color Checker
    • 5.0 4.1
    • PWM Rating
    • 10.0: (safe)

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