Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch Comparison

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Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook 17 X1704 and IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch, two laptops from Asus and Lenovo. Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 was introduced to market in January 2024 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch was launched in January 2021. As you can see, IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch is 3 years older than Vivobook 17 X1704. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
17.3" TouchScreen - TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 3 100U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (64EU)
8GB Ram
399.3 x 254.3 x 19.9 mm (15.72 x 10.01 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: GeForce MX450 2GB
8GB Ram
399 x 274 x 19.9 mm (15.71 x 10.79 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook 17 X1704 and IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 over Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch

Weight	2.10 kg vs 2.20 kg	0.1 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.2% vs ~75.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
GPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Charges via USB-C type cable
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch over Asus Vivobook 17 X1704

Side Bezel Thickness	8 mm vs 8.2 mm	0.2 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
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	2.822 TFLOPS vs 1.21 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch and Asus Vivobook 17 X1704

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
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E 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
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch and Asus Vivobook 17 X1704

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
Surface Area	1015 cm2 (157.4 inches2)	1093 cm2 (169.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.2%	~75.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.2 mm	~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	Gray, Blue

Comparison of the Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook 17 X1704 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs), whereas the IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch weighs 2.2 kg (4.85 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 17 X1704 2.10 kg

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch 2.20 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 19.90 mm

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch 19.90 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 17 X1704 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch 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 17 X1704 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6 (2P + 4E)	4
Number of Threads	8	8
L3 Cache	10 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (64EU)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1750	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	6444	5087

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 17 X1704 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core 3 100U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (64EU)	GeForce MX450 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1395 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	31 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1.21 TFLOPS	2.822 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	2 GB
Memory Type	DDR4	GDDR6
Memory Speed	3.2 Gbps	1250 MHz 10 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	512	896
TMUs	32	56
ROPs	16	32

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 17 X1704 has a FLOPS value of 1.21 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch ' has a FLOPS value of 2.822 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 12GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	16 GB	16 GB
Total Slots	1	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Vivobook 17 X1704 and the IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch, 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 17 (X1704)	Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 (17”)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✖ Not supported.
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	38 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Right	Left
Charge Power	45 W	65 W

Moreover, the Vivobook 17 X1704 boasts a larger battery capacity of 50 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch's38 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 50 Wh

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch 38 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 1 TB, the Vivobook 17 X1704 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch's max. storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
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 17 X1704 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch 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 17 X1704 and IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch screens have the same size of 17.3".The total usable screen area of the Vivobook 17 X1704 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch 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 17 X1704 106 ppi

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch 127 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Vivobook 17 X1704 and IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 250 nits

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 368 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vivobook 17 X1704 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch (v6).

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 17 X1704 and IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch have USB-A ports. Vivobook 17 X1704 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook 17 X1704 and IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch feature 1x USB 3.2 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 17 X1704 nor IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook 17 X1704 and IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch 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
IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Vivobook 17 X1704 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook 17 X1704 and IdeaPad 3i Gen 6 17-inch 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)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
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	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes