ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 vs. 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 and 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Pros

Reasons that ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Upgradable memory

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 comes with one SODIMM slot that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) since it has onboard memory.

MemoryASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Slots
x1
Onboard
TypeDDR4LPDDR4X
Upgradable storage

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.

SlotsASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
M.2
Yes x1
Onboard
30% larger display

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 has a 17.3-inch screen size 30% larger than the 13.3-inch 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Display size
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712
17.3-inch
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
13.3-inch
Has four more ports and slots

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 has more ports and slots count than the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has nine versus five amount of ports and slots on the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

PortsASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
HDMIYesNo
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesNo
microSD card slotYesNo
power portYesNo
Thunderbolt 3NoYes x4
USB-AYes x3No
USB-CYesNo
Total95
More versatile connectivity

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

PortsASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
headphone jackYesYes
HDMIYesNo
microSD card slotYesNo
power portYesNo
Thunderbolt 3NoYes
USB-AYesNo
USB-CYesNo

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros

Reasons that 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1068NG7 inside 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 20% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1065G7 inside ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4,481
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-1038NG7
4,207
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 - Intel Core i7-1065G7
3,722
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 - Intel Core i5-1035G1
2,878
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 - Intel Core i3-1005G1
2,027
Supports larger memory

The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) supports a larger memory capacity than the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Max system memory size
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
32 GB
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712
16 GB
Supports faster memory

The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) supports a faster memory speed than the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712. It supports up to 3733MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Memory type and speed
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR4X
3,733 MHz
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 - DDR4
2,666 MHz
About 39% lighter

The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.1 pounds, 39% lighter than the 5.07 pounds ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

WeightASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Pound
5.07 lbs.
3.1 lbs.
Kilogram
2.30 kg
1.41 kg

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Price
ASUS VivoBook 17 K712EA Thin and Light Laptop, 17.3” FHD Display, Intel Core i7-1165G7, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Windows 10 Home, Fingerprint, Transparent Silver, K712EA-DS76
ASUS VivoBook 17 K712EA Thin and Light Laptop, 17.3” FHD Display, Intel Core i7-1165G7, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Windows 10 Home, Fingerprint, Transparent Silver, K712EA-DS76
By ASUS
$679.99
Puccy Tempered Glass Screen Protector Film, compatible with ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 X712FA 17.3" (Active Area Cover Only) Protective Protectors Guard
Puccy Tempered Glass Screen Protector Film, compatible with ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 X712FA 17.3" (Active Area Cover Only) Protective Protectors Guard
By Puccy
$40.98
ASUS VivoBook 17 F712DA Thin and Light Laptop, 17.3” HD+, Intel Core i5-8265U Processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Windows 10 Home, Transparent Silver, F712DA-DB51
ASUS VivoBook 17 F712DA Thin and Light Laptop, 17.3” HD+, Intel Core i5-8265U Processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Windows 10 Home, Transparent Silver, F712DA-DB51
By ASUS
$545.00
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Price
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$609.00
$674.00 10% OFF
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$689.95
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$708.00
$899.99 21% OFF

Availability

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Released20202020
Release Date-
  • Announced on May 4th, 2020
  • Available on May 4th, 2020
Pricing-
  • $1,799 - Intel Core i5 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
  • $1,999 - Intel Core i5 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD
Applicable Models
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712J
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712FA
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712FB
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712JA
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712UA
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Generations-

Exterior

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Dimensions16.01” x 10.07” x 0.78 ~ 0.84” (406.9 x 256 x 19.9 ~ 21.4 mm)
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
  • Height: 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)
Weight5.07 lbs (2.3 kg)Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)
Colors
Transparent Silver
Space Gray Silver
Keyboard and TrackpadKeyboard
  • Chiclet keyboard
  • Illuminated chiclet keyboard(Optional
Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement
  • Touch Bar
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Display

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size17.3 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • 17.3" (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC with wide 178° viewing angles
  • 17.3" (16:9) LED-backlit HD+ (1600x900) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 60% NTSC
Retina display
  • 13.3‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
  • 2560‑by‑1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology

Ports

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Left (3)
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Ports - Left
Image Source: ASUS
  • 1 x lock slot
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
Right (6)
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Ports - Right
Image Source: ASUS
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x power port
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
Image Source: Apple
Left (2)
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Left
Image Source: Apple
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
Right (3)
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Right
Image Source: Apple
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport

Internal Specs

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.30 → 3.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.80 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.30 → 4.10 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Memory
  • 4GB
    DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM Onboard Memory
  • 1 x SODIMM slot for expansion, upgradable to 16GB SDRAM
16GB
configurable to 32GB of 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory
Discrete Graphics
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712JA
  • No discrete graphics
-
Storage
  • 128GB
    SATA 3.0 M.2 SSD M.2
  • 256GB 512GB 1TB
    PCIe® Gen3 x2 SSD M.2
  • 1TB
    5400 rpm SATA HDD
512GB 1TB
configurable to 2TB or 4TB SSD

Connectivity

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Wi-FiIntegrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac)
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Battery

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size
  • 32Wh (2-cell lithium-polymer battery)
  • 47Wh (3-cell lithium-polymer battery)
58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life-
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply45W power adapter61W USB‑C Power Adapter

Software

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
OS
  • Endless OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Shipped with macOS Catalina
Built-in Apps
MyASUS features
  • Battery Health Charging
  • Splendid
  • Tru2Life
  • Function Key Lock
  • Link to MyASUS
Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player

Camera & Audio

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio
  • Built-in W Stereo Speakers with Array Microphone
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • ASUS SonicMaster Technology
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Wide stereo sound
  • Support for Dolby Atmos playback
  • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
  • 3.5mm headphone jack

Misc

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Sensors
  • Fingerprint sensor (optional)
  • Touch ID sensor
Security
  • Fingerprint reader (optional)
  • Security lock slot
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Apple T2 Security Chip
In the box-
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
Warranty-Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.

Key Features

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
17.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
5.07 lb
2.30 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1065G7
4C/8T, 1.30 → 3.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,088
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,722
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Upgradable up to
16GB
2666 MHz DDR4
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Ports - Left
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Ports - Right
Released in
2020
16:10 WQXGA
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.1 lb
1.41 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C/8T, 2.30 → 4.10 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,228
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,481
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
3733 MHz LPDDR4X
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports

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