ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS). 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 VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot-up speed

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

sleek, premium design

excellent audio quality

high price tag

limited port selection

moderate battery life

heavy for portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 System password ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, 65W power delivery
SAR Value - 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EK382TS HG007T
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