ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sturdy build quality

large display size

competitive price point

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

mediocre speaker quality

no thunderbolt support

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

vivid display colors

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Mecha grey Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 780M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, mini LED backlit 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 Gen 2x2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Model Number HX021W BN290W
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