ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no SSD standard

basic display quality

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large vibrant display

affordable price point

lightweight design

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

average battery life

modest graphics card

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm 39.9 cm x 25.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top) Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare -
PROCESSOR ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 8505 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 5-core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features ASUS Smart Gesture technology, chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, ASUS USB Charger+, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent, McAfee Internet Security (Trial), ASUS GiftBox, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage), ICEsound, ASUS Smart Gesture McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, hard drive password MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Audio booster
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Model Number - AU037W
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