ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) vs. ASUS 15 (A516JA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) and ASUS 15 (A516JA). 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 (X705MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

lightweight design

decent battery life

simple user interface

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics

ASUS 15 (A516JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (A516JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) and ASUS 15 (A516JA)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) vs. ASUS 15 (A516JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.3 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Black (bottom), star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover) Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 60% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
Slots - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x2 / M.2 2280
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 / M.2 2280
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) ASUS 15 (A516JA)
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 System password
SAR Value 0.531 W/kg (body), 0.531 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number BX019T EJ251T
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