Considering the ASUS Vivobook 17's lower price, it is a suitable choice for basic tasks and casual use due to its larger screen and decent performance. However, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, despite being more expensive, offers a more compact and portable design with a smaller, higher-resolution touchscreen suitable for on-the-go use and presentations. The Flip S13 also has a more powerful processor and better graphics, ideal for demanding applications and multitasking. If you prioritize screen size and cost savings, go for the Vivobook 17; if performance, portability, and a versatile 2-in-1 design are more critical, the Zenbook Flip S13 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with an Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a standard screen resolution, is a larger, more affordable option that sacrifices some performance and screen quality for a budget-friendly price, making it just fair for general use; its lower battery life and portability also reflect in its practicality for on-the-go users.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with a less powerful CPU and graphics, lower resolution display, and larger size, is rated as fair for engineering and design tasks, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 stands out with a more capable CPU and GPU, higher resolution touchscreen for detail-oriented work, and increased portability due to its smaller form factor and lighter weight, making it good for such use. Additionally, the Zenbook Flip S13's improved screen quality with higher color accuracy and contrast makes it more suited for tasks that require precise color work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharper, more vibrant display for everyday tasks or professional design work, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is the better pick, thanks to its higher resolution and brightness, and more comprehensive color coverage which assures more accurate and vivid visuals. The ASUS Vivobook 17, while suitable for standard tasks, falls short in screen vibrancy and clarity, which could be particularly noticeable when working on detailed engineering applications. However, keep in mind, for gaming or 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal, as their refresh rates are not designed for the high frame rate demands of these activities and might result in less fluid motion during fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent 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 Flip S13 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
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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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