ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS). 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 (GX703HS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

premium build quality

versatile connectivity options

high price point

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm 39.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Plastic Metal
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Off black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 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 (GX703HS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard N-key rollover, per-key RGB, optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EK382TS KF075T
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