The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly option with basic performance suited to general use, featuring an Intel i3 processor and standard onboard graphics. It's lighter, making it more portable, but has lower storage capacity and RAM, potentially limiting heavy multitasking or intensive tasks. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is pricier but offers high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia graphics. It has a larger battery, higher storage, and more RAM, but it's slightly heavier, which could impact portability. Choose the Vivobook for casual use and value or the Zenbook Pro for demanding applications and premium features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers greater performance for general use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and substantial RAM, which allow for smooth multitasking and demanding applications, while its high screen quality enhances visual experience. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 17, while lighter and consequently more portable, has a less powerful Intel i3 CPU and less RAM which may not handle intensive tasks as well, and its screen and speaker quality are lower, impacting the overall multimedia experience.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
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
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a balance suitable for everyday activities and some engineering tasks, with its decent resolution and adequate brightness, yet might not deliver the full spectrum of colors professionals require. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 boasts a higher-quality display with better color accuracy, making it more ideal for designers and engineers needing precise color representation. Neither, however, is optimized for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can hinder the smooth visuals important in these areas.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
"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."
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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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