Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large vibrant display

affordable price point

lightweight design

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

average battery life

modest graphics card

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm 39.9 cm x 25.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Plastic
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 17.3"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 8505 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 5-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Audio booster
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH
Carbon Footprint 216 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - AU037W
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