The versatile Asus VivoBook 17 N3704VA-AU111W laptop is powerful thanks to its 16GB of RAM and its hybrid Intel Raptor Lake Core i9-13900H processor with Iris Xe graphics, suitable for modest games. This core accelerates processing, as does the fast SSD storage with a large capacity of 1 TB which increases its responsiveness. This sleek silver Windows 11 aluminum laptop is also equipped with a 17-inch IPS Full HD anti-glare screen, a biometric fingerprint reader, a backlit keyboard and USB-C connectivity but does not have Wi-Fi 6.
Features of the Asus VivoBook 17 N3704VA-AU111W
| Screen(s) | 17.3″ Full HD IPS LED 45% NTSC 250cd/m² (1920×1080, anti-glare/matte) |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-13900H Raptor Lake-H (14 cores: 6P 2.6 GHz / 8E 1.9 GHz) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 16 GB (8 GB soldered 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz (64 GB), 1 slot (occupied) |
| Video card | Intel Iris Xe integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 SSD (PCIe 3.0 NVMe) |
| Connection | 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen2) 1 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz, 4K@120Hz) |
| Network | 5ac Wi-Fi (1×1), Bluetooth 5.1 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes (1.4mm stroke) |
| Keypad | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes, via fingerprint reader |
| Audio system | 2 SonicMaster speakers |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Advertised Autonomy / Battery | 5 hours / Li-Ion 3 cells 50Whr |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 2.1 Kg / 399.3 x 254.3 x 19.3 |
Chassis, connectors, screen of the Asus VivoBook 17 N3704VA-AU111W
Certified to the U.S. military strength standard MIL-STD-810H, this versatile laptop has a sleek and understated look with its light silver, aluminum, Transparent Silver design, thin and lightweight.
This multimedia-oriented Ultrabook integrates connectivity with Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 5 ac USB-C wireless modules, practical HDMI video output to easily connect it to a TV or monitor for example, audio port, 1 USB-C as well as 3 USBs including 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) guaranteeing transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 when connecting USB 3.0 devices.
It’s unfortunate that we’re not dealing with newer, high-performance Wi-Fi 6 ax given the positioning of this laptop.
Those who want to authenticate biometrically can use the fingerprint reader that can be used by Windows Hello technology.
In low-light environments, you can activate the backlight of the chiclet keyboard to better discern its keys.
Thanks to its IPS technology, the display has wide viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical. But the colorimetry here is classic, inferior to that of high-end IPS panels.
Thanks to its Full HD definition and 16:9 aspect ratio, the screen is also suitable for videos while its anti-glare coating ensures better visibility in bright environments (e.g. outdoors) than a glossy panel while being more restful for the eyes during prolonged use.
Performance, battery life of Asus VivoBook 17 N3704VA-AU111W
The Asus VivoBook 17 N3704VA-AU111W is aimed at those looking for a versatile 17-inch multimedia-oriented laptop with processor performance.
It offers a large storage capacity of 1000 GB thanks to its SSD on which you can install and store a large number of software and files as a personal production.
While it rivals HDDs in terms of capacity, the SSD offers several advantages: greater shock resistance, lower power consumption, quiet operation and even greater speed.
Responsiveness and fluidity are therefore much better with an SSD than with an HDD.
Thanks to the SSD, start-ups/shutdowns, processing and software launches are therefore faster and you can get to the maps of online games faster.
Be careful, however, this laptop is not aimed at demanding gamers but those who are content with light to modest games while this laptop does not have a dedicated graphics card.
This is thanks to the performance of the Iris Xe graphics solution inserted into the processor, thanks to which you can also watch HD photos and videos.
The Iris Xe is housed in the Intel Raptor Lake Core i9-13900H processor with 14 hybrid cores. The Core i9 is paired with 16GB of RAM to deliver good overall power capable of satisfying demanding users.
Creators will be particularly interested in this computer since this core unfolds its full potential under CPU and RAM-intensive software exploiting multi-core and RAM. For example, when editing photos or video editing, multimedia processing is much faster than with a classic Quad/Hexa Core and 8 GB DDR4/5.
As for battery life, expect about 5 hours of battery operation in light use for this versatile laptop with a high-performance processor that is expected to heat up and be heard under heavy loads (e.g. processing).
While a 17-inch is clearly not the most portable by nature, the thinness and contained weight of this PC make it easy to transport.
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