ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE). 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 (X712JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

ample storage options

decent build quality

comprehensive connectivity

average battery life

mediocre graphics performance

dim display brightness

slow processor speed

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

good battery life

premium build quality

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.69 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Eclipse grey AniMe Matrix
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift System password
Model Number AU332T HZ053T
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