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AsusTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £639.99

Asus Vivobook X1704VA-AU979W

Large-format 17.3-inch home laptop equipped with an Intel Core 5 120U processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a spacious 1TB NVMe SSD. Designed for multimedia consumption and comfortable productivity with an expansive screen real estate.

8.5/ 10
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Evaluated at £639.99
Price-Tier Avg: 8.2/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity16GB
Hardware Spec Score
7.5/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.4/10(Very Good)
Storage Capacity1TB
Hardware Spec Score
9.8/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.7/10(Exceptional)
CPU Cores10
Hardware Spec Score
5.8/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
Battery Capacity50 Wh
Hardware Spec Score
5.0/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.0/10(Average)
Display Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
5.8/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
Weight2100g
Hardware Spec Score
4.9/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.8/10(Below Average)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Asus)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
•High-End Price Bracket£639
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
•Standard RAM Capacity16GB
Solid standard benchmark for category7.5/10
✓High-End Storage Capacity1TB
Top-tier capability in this category9.8/10
!Modest CPU Cores10.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.8/10
!Low Battery Capacity50 Wh
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.0/10
!Modest Display Resolution1920MP
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.8/10
✕Heavy / Bulky Weight2.10kg
Significantly below category average benchmark4.9/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓Expansive 17.3-inch screen provides generous workspace for multitasking
  • ✓Spacious 1TB NVMe SSD offers plenty of room for large files
  • ✓Included numeric keypad simplifies financial and numerical data entry
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕Heavier 2.1 kg chassis reduces daily portability
  • ✕Basic 250-nit panel brightness and 45% NTSC gamut limit outdoor legibility and color accuracy

Official Product Documents & PDF Manuals

2 documents available
Product Data Sheet
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User Manual
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Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

The 10-core Intel Core 5 processor paired with 16GB of DDR5 memory delivers reliable speed for daily multitasking and desktop apps. The 1TB SSD offers generous room for storing large files, documents, and media.

NVMeYes
SSD capacity1 TB
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
Storage mediaSSD
SSD form factorM.2
Optical drive typeNo
Total SSDs capacity1 TB
Total storage capacity1 TB
Number of SSDs installed1
What this metric means:

The large 17.3-inch Full HD anti-glare display minimizes reflections under bright indoor lighting, and the integrated numeric keypad makes spreadsheet entry significantly easier.

HD typeFull HD
Panel typeIPS-Level
TouchscreenNo
Colour gamut45%
LED backlightYes
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")
RGB colour spaceNTSC
Anti-glare screenYes
Display brightness250 cd/m²
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:9
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
What this metric means:

The 50 Wh battery and 2.1 kg weight reflect a desktop-replacement design intended primarily for home or office desks rather than light travel.

AC adapter power48 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
USB Type-C charging portYes
AC adapter output current2.4 A
AC adapter output voltage20 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes