ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV). 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 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

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.93 cm x 25.43 cm x 2.1 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Icelight silver Quiet blue
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard, IceBlades fan MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH RoHS, REACH
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number AU043W LP036W
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