ASUS Vivobook 17 X1704VA-AU811W Core 5 120U 8GB 512GB W11 - Silver
ASUS
ASUS Vivobook 17 X1704VA-AU811W Core 5 120U 8GB 512GB W11 - Silver
The ASUS Vivobook 17 X1704VA-AU811W is a 17.3-inch Windows 11 Home laptop on an Intel Core 5 120U, with 8 GB of DDR4 memory, a 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD and a 1920 x 1080 IPS-level anti-glare display. The large chassis leaves room for a full numeric keypad, the hinge lays flat at 180 degrees, and the webcam has a physical privacy shutter. Cool Silver, 19.9 mm thin, 2.10 kg, MIL-STD-810H tested.
Why this product
17.3-inch Full HD display
1920 x 1080 IPS-level panel at 60 Hz and 250 nits, anti-glare, with a three-sided NanoEdge bezel giving an 86% screen-to-body ratio. Non-touch.
Intel Core 5 120U, 10 cores
Two performance cores and eight efficient cores, twelve threads, reaching 5.0 GHz.
Full-size keyboard with numeric keypad
Chiclet keys with 1.4 mm of travel, a separate number pad and a precision touchpad.
512 GB NVMe SSD, memory to 16 GB
8 GB of DDR4 fitted with a 16 GB maximum, and a 512 GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive.
MIL-STD-810H tested, lay-flat hinge
US military-standard durability testing, and a hinge that opens to 180 degrees so the screen can be shared across a desk.
Webcam privacy shutter and Dirac audio
A 720p HD camera with a physical shutter, and speakers tuned by Dirac with ASUS Audio Booster.
- ProductVivobook 17 X1704VA-AU811W
- Manufacturer Part Number90NB13X1-M00890
- ProcessorIntel Core 5 120U
- GraphicsIntel integrated graphics
- Memory8 GB DDR4 (max 16 GB)
- Storage512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Display17.3in 1920 x 1080 IPS-level, 60 Hz
- Numeric KeypadYes
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- ColourCool Silver
- Weight2.10 kg
- SKUASU-2816
- EAN4711636109628
- Memory is fitted at 8 GB of DDR4 and can be taken to a maximum of 16 GB.
- Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack, DC-in and a Kensington lock slot.
- Full numeric keypad, 180-degree lay-flat hinge, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
- ASUS's own product page for this model is inconsistent on memory. For this part number, 90NB13X1-M00890, the fitted capacity is 8 GB; this is what UK retailers list and what the SKU specifies.
- HDMI output is HDMI 1.4, which limits external 4K displays to 30 Hz.
- Charging is through the 4.5 mm DC-in socket from the supplied 45 W adapter. The USB Type-C port is data and display only - it does not charge the laptop.
- No wired Ethernet port, no discrete graphics and no touchscreen.
Best for
- Working on a big screen at a desk - spreadsheets, side-by-side documents, long browser sessions.
- Data entry and accounts work that needs a proper numeric keypad.
- Sharing the screen across a table, thanks to the 180-degree hinge.
- Anyone who wants a large, light machine with military-standard durability testing behind it.
Trade-offs
- Frequent travel: a 17.3-inch chassis at 2.10 kg is a desk machine more than a commuting one.
- Gaming or 3D work: integrated graphics only.
- Charging from a USB-C power bank or laptop charger: this model charges through its own DC-in socket, not over USB-C.
- Colour-critical work or bright rooms: the panel covers 45% of NTSC at 250 nits.
- Driving a 4K monitor at 60 Hz: the HDMI port is version 1.4.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 X1704VA-AU811W is a 17.3-inch Windows 11 Home laptop built on an Intel Core 5 120U - ten cores, twelve threads, reaching 5.0 GHz - with Intel integrated graphics. It ships with 8 GB of DDR4 memory, upgradeable to 16 GB, and a 512 GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive.
A note on the memory, because ASUS's own product page is inconsistent about it: for this part number, 90NB13X1-M00890, the fitted capacity is 8 GB. That is what the SKU specifies and what UK retailers list against it. The maximum is 16 GB.
The display is a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS-level anti-glare panel at 60 Hz and 250 nits, with a three-sided NanoEdge bezel giving an 86% screen-to-body ratio. It is not a touchscreen. The extra width of a 17-inch chassis makes room for a full numeric keypad beside the main keyboard, the hinge opens flat to 180 degrees for sharing the screen, and the 720p camera has a physical privacy shutter. Speakers are tuned by Dirac with ASUS Audio Booster, and the chassis is MIL-STD-810H tested.
Ports are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, HDMI 1.4, a 3.5 mm combo jack, a DC-in socket and a Kensington lock slot. There is no Ethernet port. Wireless is Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.2.
Worth knowing before you order: this model charges through its own 4.5 mm DC-in socket from the supplied 45 W adapter (19 V, 2.37 A). The USB Type-C port carries data and display output but does not charge the machine, so a USB-C laptop charger or power bank will not run it.
The battery is 50 Wh. Cool Silver finish, 39.93 x 25.43 x 1.99 cm, 2.10 kg. ASUS part number 90NB13X1-M00890.
General
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Range | Vivobook 17 |
| Model | X1704VA-AU811W |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 90NB13X1-M00890 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Colour | Cool Silver |
Processor and Graphics
| Processor | Intel Core 5 120U |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 cores (2 performance + 8 efficient), 12 threads |
| Max Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| Graphics | Intel integrated graphics |
Memory and Storage
| Memory Fitted | 8 GB DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 |
Display
| Size | 17.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (16:9) |
| Panel | IPS-level, LED backlit |
| Finish | Anti-glare |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC |
| Screen-to-body Ratio | 86% |
| Touchscreen | No |
Keyboard, Camera and Audio
| Keyboard | Chiclet with numeric keypad, 1.4 mm key travel |
|---|---|
| Touchpad | Precision touchpad |
| Camera | 720p HD |
| Camera Privacy | Physical privacy shutter |
| Audio | Dirac tuning with ASUS Audio Booster |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Wired Network | None |
Ports
| USB Type-A | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (data and display only) |
| Video Out | 1 x HDMI 1.4 |
| Audio | 1 x 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Power | 1 x DC-in (4.5 mm barrel) |
| Lock Slot | Kensington |
Power
| Battery | 50 Wh, 3-cell lithium-ion |
|---|---|
| Supplied Adapter | 45 W, 19 V DC 2.37 A, 4.5 mm barrel |
Durability and Physical
| Durability Testing | MIL-STD-810H |
|---|---|
| Hinge | 180 degrees, lay-flat |
| Dimensions | 39.93 x 25.43 x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 2.10 kg |
| Finish | Cool Silver |
Shipping
All our products are shipped from the United Kingdom within 24 to 48 hours of purchase. See our Shipping and Returns page for full details.
Returns
- Tech Syndicate offers a full money-back guarantee on all purchases made in our store. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will provide a full refund, no questions asked.
- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.