2023-12-19 11:12:23
Our opinion on the Asus VivoBook 17 S1704ZA-AU189W
Original thin and light blue design for the versatile laptop Asus VivoBook 17 S1704ZA-AU189W offering fast SSD storage with a large capacity of 1 TB which reinforces its responsiveness but also 16 GB of RAM as well as an Intel Alder Lake-U Core i7-1255U hybrid processor with Iris Xe graphics for good performance in use running, modest gaming and light multimedia processing. This Windows 11 laptop with a 17-inch anti-glare IPS Full HD screen also benefits from a webcam shutter, a backlit keyboard and also USB-C connectivity.
Features of the Asus VivoBook 17 S1704ZA-AU189W
Screen(s)17” Full HD LED IPS (1920×1080, anti-glare)ProcessorIntel Core i7-1255U Intel Alder Lake (10 cores: 2P 1.7 GHz / 8E 1.2GHz, 15W)Installed RAM (max)16 GB (8 GB soldered + 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz (32 GB), 1 slot (occupied) Graphics card Intel Iris USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen1), HDMI 1.4 NetworkWi-Fi 5 ac (1×1), Bluetooth 5.1 Backlit keyboard Yes (1.4 mm travel) Numeric keypad Yes Windows Hello – Audio system 2 SonicMaster speakers Operating system Windows 11 64 bits Stated battery life / Battery7 hours / Li-Ion 3 cells 50WhrWeight / Dimensions (mm)2.1 Kg / 399.3 x 254.3 x 19.9
The Asus VivoBook 17 S1704ZA-AU189W faces the competition
The Asus VivoBook 17 S1704ZA-AU189W currently displays in promotion at Asus France and offers an attractive configuration/price ratio for its category where it is one of the least expensive to offer such a recent processor with such a high number of cores with such a high-performance graphics solution, such large capacity SSD storage or even a retro keyboard illuminated, all in such a large format case.
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Chassis, connections, screen of the Asus VivoBook 17 S1704ZA-AU189W
Rechargeable to 60% in 49 minutes, this laptop computer certified to the American military robustness standard MIL-STD-810H which opens 180° completely flat has an original and yet relatively elegant and discreet appearance with its thin and light Quiet Blue design large format.
This versatile laptop has good connectivity consisting of 1 USB-C, Wi-Fi 5 ac and Bluetooth 5.1 wireless modules for remote connections and communications, a practical HDMI video output for easy connection to a TV or a monitor for example, an audio port or even 3 USBs compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, USB 3.0 guaranteeing transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 when USB 3.0 devices are plugged into it.
However, we regret not finding more recent and efficient 6-axis Wi-Fi, especially at this price level.
Fortunately, in cases of limited ambient light, we can backlight the keys of the chiclet keyboard to better distinguish them.
We also appreciate being able to hide the webcam behind a shutter when not using it in order to preserve privacy.
Thanks to its IPS technology, the screen offers significant viewing angles, both horizontally and vertically. Furthermore, it lends itself well to displaying High Definition content such as videos due to its Full HD definition and its 16:9 format. As it is anti-reflective, the screen is also more readable than a shiny panel in a bright environment (eg outdoors).
Performance, battery life of the Asus VivoBook 17 S1704ZA-AU189W
The Asus VivoBook 17 S1704ZA-AU189W is a relatively lightweight 17-inch laptop in an original color intended for everyday multipurpose use.
It stands out for its SSD storage with a large capacity of 1 TB, rivaling what the vast majority of hard drives offer in this area.
We can therefore install and store multiple software and files on this laptop PC thanks to the SSD ensuring much better fluidity and responsiveness on a daily basis than a hard drive.
Because in addition to being more robust than a hard drive, less energy consuming and quiet, an SSD is much faster.
In practice, thanks to the SSD, starts/stops are much faster, for example, as are processing and software launches, and we can reach online game cards more quickly.
It is in fact possible to play modest games with this versatile Ultrabook thanks to the Intel Iris Xe graphics solution housed in the processor, despite the absence of a dedicated onboard graphics card.
Thanks to the Iris Xe you can also watch photos and videos of course. This graphics module takes place in the Core i7-1255U, a low-consumption Intel Alder Lake processor with 10 hybrid cores here associated with 16 GB of RAM.
This core delivers very good performance in everyday use but also for light multimedia work taking advantage of multi-cores and RAM, such as video encoding or photo editing.
On the other hand, if you plan to often carry out processing that requires processor and/or graphics resources, it is in your interest to opt instead for a PC equipped with a non-low consumption processor and/or an appropriate dedicated graphics card. .
As for the autonomy, it is around 7 hours of battery operation in light use for this computer whose finesse and controlled weight for a 17 inch make it easy to transport. Some people looking for a large format student laptop will appreciate it.
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