Asus Vivobook 17vsHonor MagicBook X 16

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Asus
ASUS Vivobook 17
Vivobook 17

Quick Stats

The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers fast and smooth performance for everyday tasks and productivity work.
The ASUS Vivobook 17's build is decent but not impressive, feeling neither premium nor durable overall.
The ASUS Vivobook 17's display is decent, but its limitations are notable, especially in bright light conditions.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a range of features, including FHD screen and good speakers, at an affordable price.
Honor
HONOR MagicBook X 16
MagicBook X 16

Quick Stats

The HONOR MagicBook X 16 delivers smooth performance with its Intel Core i5 processor and decent RAM.
The Honor MagicBook X 16 has an excellent magnesium alloy chassis with sturdy construction and premium feel overall.
The HONOR MagicBook X 16 features an impressive 16-inch IPS display with vibrant colors and 300 nits brightness.
The Honor MagicBook X 16 boasts a range of features including USB ports, HDMI, and a USBC port.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus Vivobook 17
Winner
#573
Honor MagicBook X 16
#578
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus Vivobook 17
#162
Winner
Honor MagicBook X 16
#498
Display
Asus Vivobook 17
#821
Honor MagicBook X 16
#390
Winner
Performance
Asus Vivobook 17
#302
Winner
Honor MagicBook X 16
#739
Build
Asus Vivobook 17
#512
Winner
Honor MagicBook X 16
#601
Features
Asus Vivobook 17
#282
Honor MagicBook X 16
#64
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS Vivobook 17
Honor HONOR MagicBook X 16
up to 40GB
up to 16GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus Vivobook 17

Strengths

Coming with a powerful AMD processor and plenty of storage, this laptop is fast and nice.
The speakers are surprisingly good, getting reasonably loud without too much distortion.
This computer could benefit entry-level accountants, students, and non-profits looking for big screen real estate but not wanting to break the bank.
It's definitely one of the thinner and lighter weight 17-inch machines out there.
With a price starting at $550, this laptop is perfect for those looking for an affordable 17-inch machine.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Honor MagicBook X 16

Strengths

The laptop has excellent build quality with no flexors on the magnesium alloy chassis.
It has a very reasonable weight of 1.75 kilograms similar to the competition.
You get a really nice slim bezel, 16 by 10 aspect ratio, 16 inch IPS display that pushes a 1920 by 1200 pixel resolution and covers 100% of the sRGB color space.
The display has up to 300 nits of brightness which is sufficient for working indoors.
You get a fingerprint reader embedded on the power button for Biometrics authentication.
Productivity users will appreciate the Magic Book X16 keyboard as it comes with a very spacious number pad and large keycaps for comfortable typing experience.
The laptop performs well and I never hear the fans kick in even when running multiple browser tabs, making it a very pleasant experience to work on.

Weaknesses

The display bezel webcam is a pretty underwhelming 720p camera with no IR sensor for facial recognition.
The backspace, enter, and right shift key are shrunken in size which might not be ideal for some users.
The trackpad isn't as large as I would like it to be but tracks well enough that doesn't force me to use an external Mouse.
Battery life is a far cry from what the company claims with only up to 4 hours of usage on a single charge.
The side panel feature can be accessed by pressing the function plus f11 key which might require some getting used to.
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Asus Vivobook 17

The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly laptop that offers an impressive blend of performance and affordability. Priced at around $550, this machine is perfect for those seeking a big-screen experience without breaking the bank. With its thin and lightweight design, it's ideal for students, entry-level accountants, and professionals looking for a reliable productivity tool. While it may not be suited for heavy gaming or video editing, this laptop delivers on its promise of an all-around business machine with decent specs and features.

Honor MagicBook X 16

The Honor MagicBook X 16 is a mid-range laptop that offers impressive features at an affordable price point. Priced under $3500, this device boasts a sleek metallic design, excellent build quality, and a slim bezel display with a 100% sRGB color space and up to 300 nits of brightness. Equipped with a range of productivity-friendly features, including a fingerprint reader and decent port selection, the MagicBook X 16 is poised to appeal to students and office workers looking for a reliable laptop experience.

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