ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust security features

fast charging support

efficient multitasking capabilities

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) and Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) vs. Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.6 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 31.2 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Transparent silver Galaxy black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 60% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Low Power
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Acer TrueHarmony technology, Acer Smart Amplifier
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, spill-resistant, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone output
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712EA) Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, USB-C to Ethernet adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.9 W/kg (body), 0.9 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number BX092T 52
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