Posted 31st Jul 2023
Hi
My laptop died yesterday and I've been looking for a replacement. I wonder what peoples' thoughts are on these two laptops. Just checking I'm not missing anything.
asus.com/uk/…ome
The best prices I can find are £379 for the X1605 and the X1702 for £388.
Main differences I can see are:
Screen size X1605 is 16 inch v 17.3 inch.
Screen brightness X1605 300 nits and X1702 250 nits.
CPU for the X1702 inch is better according to CPU comparison sites on multi-core tasks.
CPU for the X1605 has a lower TDW and power consumption.
X1605 has a backlit keyboard.
I did look at the Dell deal here but other than the bigger SSD I think I prefer these as they are both IPS panels and have better CPU's I believe. I've seen a few Lenovos but they seem to solder their ram in and I may upgrade to 16GB at a later date.
Thanks.
My laptop died yesterday and I've been looking for a replacement. I wonder what peoples' thoughts are on these two laptops. Just checking I'm not missing anything.
asus.com/uk/…ome
The best prices I can find are £379 for the X1605 and the X1702 for £388.
Main differences I can see are:
Screen size X1605 is 16 inch v 17.3 inch.
Screen brightness X1605 300 nits and X1702 250 nits.
CPU for the X1702 inch is better according to CPU comparison sites on multi-core tasks.
CPU for the X1605 has a lower TDW and power consumption.
X1605 has a backlit keyboard.
I did look at the Dell deal here but other than the bigger SSD I think I prefer these as they are both IPS panels and have better CPU's I believe. I've seen a few Lenovos but they seem to solder their ram in and I may upgrade to 16GB at a later date.
Thanks.
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I cant find either of these laptop at low prices with "high" specs
I search for ASUS Vivobook x1702 and found one at £388 (price you found) on the site below but that only has an i3 whereas the ASUS link you posted says "up to i7" CPU model
meshcomputers.com/Def…HOP
And when I search for ASUS Vivobook x1605 it comes up with the laptop below at 379.99 (price you found) but it is a totally different model (X1500). Most of the X1605's I find are in the £500 plus price range.
uk.store.asus.com/asu…BwE (edited)
meshcomputers.com/Def…HOP
What size do you prefer, 16" or 17"?
Specs wise, the X1702 is SLIGHTLY better. (edited)