Is the HD+ screen good enough for everyday work?

It is fine for documents, email and video, but 1600 x 900 on a 17.3-inch panel looks less sharp than full-HD. Text and photos show visible pixels, so it is a weak point for detail work.

Can the hard drive be replaced with an SSD?

The 1TB drive is a standard 2.5-inch hard drive, and the chassis has room for an M.2 SSD on most X712JA configurations. Swapping in an SSD is the single biggest speed upgrade owners make.

Is the Core i5-1035G1 fast enough for gaming?

It handles browsing, office apps and streaming comfortably, but integrated graphics limit it to light or older games at low settings. It is not a gaming laptop.

How does it compare with a 15-inch Vivobook?

The main differences are the larger 17.3-inch screen and the full keyboard with number pad. The 15-inch models are easier to carry and often come with full-HD panels.

Does it have a number pad and full-size keyboard?

Yes, the 17-inch chassis fits a full keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad, which suits spreadsheets and data entry.

Is 12GB of RAM enough?

Yes for everyday multitasking such as many browser tabs, Office documents and video. Heavy editing or virtual machines would want more.

Where is the ASUS Vivobook 17.3" HD+ Laptop cheapest?

At MetroMotive, for $52.82, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the ASUS Vivobook 17.3" HD+ Laptop

The ASUS Vivobook X712JA is a big-screen budget laptop built around a 17.3-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) panel, a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1, 12GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1TB hard drive. The large screen and generous memory suit desk work, spreadsheets and video, but the low-resolution panel and mechanical hard drive are the weak points against rivals. Most competing 17-inch laptops at this level use full-HD screens and SSDs, so the Vivobook trades sharpness and speed for screen size and storage capacity. It fits buyers who want a roomy display and lots of storage for light everyday use rather than a fast, portable machine.

Best forDesk-bound home and office useBuyers who want a large screen on a budgetStudents and office workers doing documents and browsingAnyone who needs lots of file storage

Pros

Large 17.3-inch screen is comfortable for spreadsheets and video
12GB RAM keeps many browser tabs and apps open at once
1TB hard drive holds a large media and document library
Quad-core 10th Gen Core i5 handles everyday productivity
Full keyboard with number pad suits data entry

Cons

HD+ 1600 x 900 panel looks soft next to full-HD rivals
Mechanical hard drive makes boot and app loading slow
10th Gen Core i5 is several generations behind current chips
Bulky 17-inch chassis is not built for carrying daily
No dedicated graphics for gaming or heavy editing

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What reviewers say

Owner feedback on the Vivobook 17 series is mixed: people like the big screen, the roomy memory and the low weight for its size, but many complain about the dim, low-resolution display and the slow hard drive.

What people mention

DisplayCriticisedOwners say the 1600 x 900 panel is soft and dim compared with full-HD screens on rival laptops.
Storage speedCriticisedThe 1TB hard drive is called out for slow boot times and long app loading.
Screen sizePraisedBuyers like the large 17.3-inch display for spreadsheets, documents and watching video.
MemoryPraised12GB of RAM is seen as enough to keep many tabs and apps open smoothly.
BuildMixedThe silver finish looks clean, but owners note the plastic body flexes and picks up fingerprints.
PortabilityMixedIt is light for a 17-inch laptop, yet the size still makes it awkward to carry every day.

About the ASUS Vivobook 17.3" HD+ Laptop

The ASUS Vivobook X712JA-212.V17WN-11 is a laptop with a 17.3-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) anti-glare display. It has a silver finish and comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.

It runs on a 10th Gen quad-core Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor with 12GB of DDR4 RAM and Intel UHD Graphics. Storage is a 1TB hard drive. ASUS SonicMaster audio handles sound.

The full-size keyboard includes a numeric keypad. Ports include USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, an SD card reader and a 3.5mm audio jack. Battery life is up to 5 hours.

Model: ASUS Vivobook X712JA-212.V17WN-11
Display: 17.3-inch HD+ (1600 x 900), anti-glare
Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1, 1.0GHz base, up to 3.6GHz with Turbo Boost
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics (integrated)
RAM: 12GB DDR4
Storage: 1TB HDD
Operating system: Windows 11 Home
Battery life: Up to 5 hours
Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.1
Ports: USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack
Keyboard: Full-size with numeric keypad
Audio: ASUS SonicMaster
Dimensions: 16.2 x 10.6 x 0.9 inches
Weight: 5.07 lbs

Questions and answers

Is the HD+ screen good enough for everyday work?: It is fine for documents, email and video, but 1600 x 900 on a 17.3-inch panel looks less sharp than full-HD. Text and photos show visible pixels, so it is a weak point for detail work.
Can the hard drive be replaced with an SSD?: The 1TB drive is a standard 2.5-inch hard drive, and the chassis has room for an M.2 SSD on most X712JA configurations. Swapping in an SSD is the single biggest speed upgrade owners make.
Is the Core i5-1035G1 fast enough for gaming?: It handles browsing, office apps and streaming comfortably, but integrated graphics limit it to light or older games at low settings. It is not a gaming laptop.
How does it compare with a 15-inch Vivobook?: The main differences are the larger 17.3-inch screen and the full keyboard with number pad. The 15-inch models are easier to carry and often come with full-HD panels.
Does it have a number pad and full-size keyboard?: Yes, the 17-inch chassis fits a full keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad, which suits spreadsheets and data entry.
Is 12GB of RAM enough?: Yes for everyday multitasking such as many browser tabs, Office documents and video. Heavy editing or virtual machines would want more.
Where is the ASUS Vivobook 17.3" HD+ Laptop cheapest?: At MetroMotive, for $52.82, as of our latest check.