•  Date Published: 14 Oct 2025
    • Intel Core i3-1215U
    • Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 2000GB SSD
    • 40GB RAM
    • 2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
    5.5
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.2 Portability Excellent
    7.0 Display Very Good
    5.6 For Work Average
    2.9 For Gaming Mediocre

    Review

    ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 in-depth review

    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, ther[...]

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    Pros

    • Affordable for a 17-incher
    • PWM-free IPS display (BOE NV173FHM-N49 (BOE084E))
    • Antibacterial coating
    • Comfortable input devices
    • Web camera with a privacy shutter
    • Snappy performance for the class
    • The fan is almost quiet during heavy load

    Cons

    • No SD card reader
    • The port selection is limited and the USB Type-C port is only for data transfers
    • Covers 53% of the sRGB gamut (BOE NV173FHM-N49 (BOE084E))
    • All-plastic build
    • NVMe with QLC memory

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the ASUS Vivobook 17 F1704 (X1704) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 11 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a plastic tool to gently pry the bottom panel off, starting from one of the top two corners.Hint: Be careful during this process to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery by pulling out its connector from the motherboard. Remove the 4 Phillips-head screws secu[...]

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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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