Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 vs Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 Comparison

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Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 vs Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook 17 X1704 and Vivobook S 14 Q423, two laptops by Asus. Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 was introduced to market in January 2024 and Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 was launched in September 2024. There is only 8 months difference between Vivobook 17 X1704 and Vivobook S 14 Q423 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Vivobook 17 X1704 and Vivobook S 14 Q423 are members of Asus's Vivobook series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Asus Vivobook Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Asus Vivobook 16 X1607	January 2025	16.0"	357 x 250.6 x 17.9-19.9 mm	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)
Asus Vivobook 14 X1407Q	January 2025	14.0"	315.2 x 223.4 x 17.9-19.9 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423	September 2024	14.0"	310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507	May 2024	15.6"	352.6 x 226.9 x 15.9 mm	1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)
Asus Vivobook 16 X1605	January 2024	16.0"	358.7 x 249.5 x 19.9 mm	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 16 OLED S5606 / M5606	January 2024	16.0"	353.6 x 246.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406 M5406	January 2024	14.0"	310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED S5506 M5506	January 2024	15.6"	353.6 x 246.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 and Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 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)

Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 Key Specs

Launched in September 2024
14.0" Touchscreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
GPU: Intel Arc 130V
8GB Ram
310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm (12.22 x 8.74 x 0.55-0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook 17 X1704 and Vivobook S 14 Q423 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 over Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423

Display Size	17.3 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 over Asus Vivobook 17 X1704

Weight	1.30 kg vs 2.10 kg	0.8 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.5% vs ~81.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.5 mm vs 8.2 mm	3.7 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 106 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1600 x 900 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS vs 1.21 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	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	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.7 mm vs 1.4 mm

Common Strengths of Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 and Asus Vivobook 17 X1704

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs September 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Type	Touch Screen vs Touch Screen	Interact with your fingers
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 vs Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 and the Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Surface Area	1015 cm2 (157.4 inches2)	689 cm2 (106.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.2%	~82.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.2 mm	~4.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Blue	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 and the Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook 17 X1704 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs), whereas the Vivobook S 14 Q423 weighs 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 2.10 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 1.30 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 19.90 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 15.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 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 Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 is 0.09 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 Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423: 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 Ultra 5 226V
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	6 (2P + 4E)	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	8	8
L3 Cache	10 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (64EU)	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 nm

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 Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423.

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 Ultra 5 226V

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (64EU)	Intel Arc 130V
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	600 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.21 TFLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	DDR4	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	3.2 Gbps	7.47 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	512	896
TMUs	32
ROPs	16

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 Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 12GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	7467 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	16 GB
Total Slots	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Vivobook 17 X1704 and the Vivobook S 14 Q423, 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)	Asus Vivobook S 14 (Q423)
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	75 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Right
Charge Power	45 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Vivobook S 14 Q423 features a higher battery capacity of 75 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Vivobook 17 X1704's 50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 50 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 75 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Vivobook 17 X1704 and the Vivobook S 14 Q423 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
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 Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 and Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 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. Vivobook 17 X1704 has a display size of 17.3".On the other hand, Vivobook S 14 Q423 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook 17 X1704 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the Vivobook S 14 Q423's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook S 14 Q423 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 106 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Vivobook 17 X1704 and Vivobook S 14 Q423 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Vivobook S 14 Q423 offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 250 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 600 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Asus Vivobook 17 X1704 vs Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vivobook S 14 Q423 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook 17 X1704 (v6E).

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 Vivobook S 14 Q423 have USB-A ports. Vivobook 17 X1704 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook S 14 Q423 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook 17 X1704 and Vivobook S 14 Q423 have USB Type-C ports. Vivobook 17 X1704 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Vivobook S 14 Q423 has 2x USB 4.0 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
Vivobook S 14 Q423 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vivobook 17 X1704 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook 17 X1704 and Vivobook S 14 Q423 feature an HDMI port. Vivobook 17 X1704 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Vivobook S 14 Q423 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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
Vivobook S 14 Q423 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 Vivobook S 14 Q423 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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
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	No