The Vivobook 17 is often significantly less expensive and has a large 17.3-inch screen, making it a budget-friendly option for everyday tasks, but with lower performance due to its Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics. Consider the Vivobook 17 for portability and basic use, and the Zenbook 14X if you need higher performance for more demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X is somewhat better.
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
6.0/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is equipped with integrated Intel UHD Graphics which are less powerful when compared to the dedicated Nvidia MX550 graphics in the ASUS Zenbook 14X, making the latter more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks. Furthermore, the Zenbook 14X has a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals which is beneficial for such applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X outshines the Vivobook 17 in engineering and design uses primarily due to its more powerful and faster CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU, coupled with its high-resolution OLED screen that provides better color accuracy and contrast. While the Vivobook 17 offers a larger screen, the lower performance components, and basic IPS display with lesser screen quality make it only fair for such tasks, also considering its portability is lower due to its larger size and weight compared to the more compact and lighter Zenbook 14X.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X is somewhat better.
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
6.9/10
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 Zenbook 14X's higher resolution and brighter panel make visuals crisper and easier to see in various lighting conditions, while the Vivobook 17, with its fair screen, provides a satisfactory experience but not as sharp or vivid. In engineering and design, the Zenbook 14X shines with its wider color gamut coverage, offering more precise color representation crucial for detailed work, which the Vivobook 17's fair color accuracy can't match. However, for gaming and 3D, despite both having poor refresh rates, neither is ideal for fast-paced visuals where smoother motion and clarity are essential.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
$429
$777
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X costs $777.
"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."
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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