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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly option with a large 17.3-inch display and a decent battery life, suitable for general use and basic tasks; however, it's heavier and less portable. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, although more expensive, offers a more powerful processor, a higher-quality OLED display, and is more portable due to its smaller 14-inch screen size. It is better suited for tasks that require more processing power and higher screen quality, like photo editing, though it may not be the best fit for intensive gaming or engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.0
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is better suited for engineering and design due to having a more powerful CPU and GPU, accompanied by a higher resolution OLED screen, which is beneficial for visual fidelity and detail in design work; whereas the larger screen and lesser performance of the ASUS Vivobook 17's CPU and GPU make it less ideal for intensive tasks, despite contributing to a more spacious viewing area for design software and multitasking. Additionally, the Vivobook Pro 14's superior screen and overall lighter build enhance portability and viewing quality, though the Vivobook 17 offers a larger screen that may be advantageous for some engineering and design scenarios.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Vivobook Pro 14 stands out with a sharper display and higher brightness, providing a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience compared to the Vivobook 17. When it comes to engineering and design work, the Pro 14's coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures accurate color representation which is critical for those tasks, something the Vivobook 17 does less effectively. However, neither is ideal for gaming or 3D applications, as they lack high refresh rates which are essential for a smooth and responsive visual experience in these scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$548
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $430 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 costs $548.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
Both the ASUS Vivobook 17 and Vivobook Pro 14 are deemed fair for gaming and 3D due to GPU limitations, as they are equipped with integrated graphics (Intel i3-1220P UHD and Intel i5-11300H Iris Xe respectively) which are not as powerful as discrete gaming GPUs. However, the Vivobook Pro 14 offers a better screen refresh rate of 90 Hz compared to the Vivobook 17's 60 Hz, providing somewhat smoother visuals which is advantageous for gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.0
7.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.9
7.2
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 17 | ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $548 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 12.5" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 9" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1220P | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 263 nits | 385 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 17
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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