ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) vs. Dell G7 (17 7700)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) and Dell G7 (17 7700). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

intuitive interface

average battery life

moderate performance

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics power

Dell G7 (17 7700) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G7 (17 7700) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) and Dell G7 (17 7700)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) vs. Dell G7 (17 7700) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.69 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 39.82 cm x 29 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 3.29 kg
Colour Transparent silver Mineral black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.1989 mm pixel pitch, 19 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 74.9 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2500v2
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10
Software Included ASUS Live Update, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS GiftBox -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Dell G7 (17 7700)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift ExpressCharge, MU-MIMO technology, Game Shift technology
SAR Value 0.297 W/kg (body), 0.297 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Model Number AU358T -
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