ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

fast 120Hz refresh rate

reasonable price point

heavy build

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.92 cm x 26.94 cm x 2.6 cm 39.93 cm x 25.43 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Brushed metal -
Colour Bonfire black Icelight silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.6 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11.6 hours
Web browsing: up to 7.8 hours
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AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.7 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard, IceBlades fan
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
SAR Value 0.242 W/kg (body), 0.242 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number AU073R AU043W
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