ASUS Vivobook 17 X1704VA-AU811W Intel Core 5 120U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Silver

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £511.63 ex-VAT, this Vivobook 17 looks like a pretty sensible “do-the-job” work laptop—especially if your staff need a big 17-inch screen for spreadsheets, docs, and day-to-day office work rather than constant travel. The Core 5 should feel snappy enough for multitasking in a browser, Office apps, and light conferencing, and the SSD means it won’t be painfully slow when you open things. If you’re buying for a small team on a budget, it’s the kind of machine that won’t make people complain in week one.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you expect heavy multitasking, long-term performance under pressure, or lots of demanding apps (certain design/dev workloads, intensive data work, etc.). With laptops in this price bracket, you’re usually trading down on sustained performance and upgrade flexibility, so it’s more “office reliable” than “power user.” Also, 17-inch is great on the desk, but it’s not a great fit for anyone who truly needs something lightweight for commuting.

**Who should buy:** admin/office staff, call-centre supervisors, trainees, and anyone who wants a large screen and decent everyday responsiveness without paying business-laptop prices. **Who shouldn’t:** power users, frequent travellers, or teams running demanding workloads who’d be better off spending a bit more (or choosing a more upgrade-friendly model).