ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel vs HP 17 Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel vs HP 17 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and 17, two laptops from ASUS and HP. ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel was introduced to market in January 2022 and HP 17 was launched in January 2021. There is 12 months difference between Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and 17 so it would still give an advantage to younger Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and HP 17 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1220P
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
8GB Ram
399.3 x 254.3 x 19.8 mm (15.72 x 10.01 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

HP 17 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
17.3" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
8GB Ram
414.7 x 272.2 x 24.3 mm (16.33 x 10.72 x 0.96 inches)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and 17 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel over HP 17

Weight	2.10 kg vs 2.30 kg	0.2 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.2% vs ~73.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	8.2 mm vs 15.8 mm	7.6 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	127 ppi vs 106 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels vs 1600 x 900 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU FLOPS	1.43 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose HP 17 over ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel

Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 16 GB	Higher RAM potential
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of HP 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers

Common Weaknesses of HP 17 and ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel vs HP 17: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and the HP 17.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Surface Area	1015 cm2 (157.4 inches2)	1129 cm2 (175.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.2%	~73.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.2 mm	~15.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Blue	Black, Silver, Gold

Comparison of the ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and the HP 17 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs), whereas the 17 weighs 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 2.10 kg

HP 17 2.30 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 19.80 mm

HP 17 24.30 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.26 mm

Max 38.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP 17 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel vs HP 17: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1220P Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7 AMD Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
Base Frequency	1.5 GHz	1.7-3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.1 GHz
Number of Cores	10	2
Number of Threads	12	4
L3 Cache	12 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1569	1264
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6569	2563
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1580	1330
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7048	3144

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and HP 17.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1220P

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1250 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,280 GFLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	512	384
TMUs	32	24
ROPs	16	12

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel has a FLOPS value of 1.43 TFLOPS whereas the HP 17 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 12GB 16GB	8GB 12GB 16GB 32GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	2666 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	16 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	1	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and the 17, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	ASUS Vivobook 17X (K1703, 12th Gen Intel)	HP 17
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	50 Wh	41 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	No	No
Charging Port Position	Right	Left
Charge Power	65 / 90 W	45 W

Moreover, the Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel boasts a larger battery capacity of 50 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the 17's41 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 50 Wh

HP 17 41 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The 17 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel vs HP 17: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and HP 17 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and 17 screens have the same size of 17.3".The total usable screen area of the Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the 17's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel features a higher pixel density with 127 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 127 ppi

HP 17 106 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and 17 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The 17 offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel 250 nits

HP 17 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 368 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

ASUS Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel vs HP 17 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and 17 have USB-A ports. Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while 17 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports. 17 does not have USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel nor 17 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and 17 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
17 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook 17X K1703 12th Gen Intel and 17 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	No
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	Yes
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes