Asus Vivobook 17

Our opinion on the Asus Vivobook 17 X1704VA-DRAU976W

Battery life of 7 hours under Windows 11 suitable for studying for the inexpensive laptop PC Asus Vivobook 17 X1704VA-DRAU976W which is adorned with a 17-inch Full HD IPS anti-reflective screen. This relatively thin and light large format Ultrabook whose responsiveness is enhanced by the fast 512 GB SSD storage is based on an Intel Core i3-1315U Raptor Lake Refresh processor with Iris Xe graphics and 16 GB of RAM. This laptop, which is suitable for everyday use, is also equipped with connectivity including Wi-Fi 6 and USB-C as well as a privacy shutter for the webcam.

Features of the Asus Vivobook 17 X1704VA-DRAU976W

The Asus Vivobook 17 X1704VA-DRAU976W faces the competition

The Asus Vivobook 17 X1704VA-DRAU976W is currently showing in promotion at the house of Darty and the Fnac. It offers a configuration/price ratio attractive for its category where it is one of the cheapest to adopt in such a large format as thin and light such a powerful processor with a privacy shutter as well as Wi-Fi 6 and USB-C connectivity.

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Chassis, connections, screen of the Asus Vivobook 17 X1704VA-DRAU976W

Rechargeable to 60% in 49 minutes, this laptop PC which can be recharged to 60% in 49 minutes with a Cool Silver light silver design that is relatively thin and light for a 17-inch device has a rather elegant and discreet appearance but also robust due to its compliance with the American military durability standard MIL-STD-810H.

In terms of connectivity, this laptop is well equipped with its 4 USBs including 1 practical USB for connecting various peripherals, its Wi-Fi 6 ax and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless modules for remote connections and communications, its audio port as well as its HDMI video output through which it can easily be connected to a TV or a monitor for example.

When you are not using the webcam, you can hide it behind a privacy shutter, which is reassuring from a privacy point of view.

Well suited to videos due to its 16:9 format, the Full HD screen benefits from significant viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical, thanks to its IPS technology.
Logically at this price level it is not high-end. As a result, the colorimetry is average.
In any case, as it has an anti-reflective coating, the screen is more readable in a bright environment (e.g. near a window) than a shiny panel and less tiring for the eyes over a long period.

Performance, autonomy of the Asus Vivobook 17 X1704VA-DRAU976W

The Asus Vivobook 17 X1704VA-DRAU976W is a relatively thin and light large format laptop intended for everyday standalone use.

Because its autonomy is around 7 hours on battery in light use which will interest some looking for a student laptop large format, especially since its thinness and contained weight make it easy to transport, all things considered for a 17-inch. In any case, you can use this Ultrabook for several hours without a power outlet nearby, whether on the move or simply from one room to another in the house since it is in any case easier to carry around than an office machine.

This laptop PC is driven by a low-consumption Intel Core i3-1315U processor Raptor Lake which integrates 6 hybrid cores in addition to the Iris Xe graphics solution.

It is therefore suitable for surfing the Internet, office work, watching photos and HD videos (including streaming) or even occasionally playing small games. On the other hand, it shows its limits under software requiring processor resources.

In any case, this laptop clearly benefits from the high speed of the SSD, which is also silent and energy efficient. Because it clearly improves fluidity and responsiveness on a daily basis. So starting/stopping just like launching software is quick.

The SSD here offers 512 GB of capacity to install and store a lot of applications and files. This is a solution that many configurations on the market are also equipped with, including – much – more expensive ones.

Of course, if you need additional space, you can always use external storage media. We will then favor the connection of USB 3.0/USB-C devices rather than USB 2.0 so that transfers are as fast as possible.