ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 vs. MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 and MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Pros

Reasons that ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 is better than MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation.

Newer manufacturing

2020 vs. 2019

10% larger display

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation.

Display size
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712
17.3-inch
MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
15.6-inch

MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation Pros

Reasons that MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation is better than ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-9750H inside MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation has a 31% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1065G7 inside ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
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

MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation supports a larger memory capacity than the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Max system memory size
MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
64 GB
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712
16 GB
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA Quadro T2000 4GB GDDR5 vs. integrated

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 and MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation.

Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
Slots
x1
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4 ECC

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
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$679.99
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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
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$545.00
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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
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$40.98
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MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation Price
MSI WE65 9TI-007 15.6" FHD Mobile Workstation Intel Core i7-9750H Quadro T1000 32GB 512G NVMe SSD Win10 Pro TPM2.0 Fingerprint
 MSI WE65 9TI-007 15.6" FHD Mobile Workstation Intel Core i7-9750H Quadro T1000 32GB 512G NVMe SSD Win10 Pro TPM2.0 Fingerprint
By MSI
$3,399.00
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MSI WF65 10TI-444 Mobile Workstation i7-10750H/T1000/16G/512G/WIN10PRO
 MSI WF65 10TI-444 Mobile Workstation i7-10750H/T1000/16G/512G/WIN10PRO
By MSI
$499.99
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MSI WS66 10TKT-080 Mobile Workstation i7-10875H/RTX3000/32GB/1T/WIN10PRO, 15-15.99 inches
 MSI WS66 10TKT-080 Mobile Workstation i7-10875H/RTX3000/32GB/1T/WIN10PRO, 15-15.99 inches
By MSI
$699.99
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Specs Comparison

Availability

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
Released20202019
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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Exterior

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
Dimensions16.01” x 10.07” x 0.78 ~ 0.84” (406.9 x 256 x 19.9 ~ 21.4 mm)14.08” x 9.76” x 1.06” (357.7 x 248 x 26.9 mm)
Weight5.07 lbs (2.3 kg)4.92 lbs (2.23 kg)
Colors
Transparent Silver
Aluminum Black
Keyboard and TrackpadKeyboard
  • Chiclet keyboard
  • Illuminated chiclet keyboard(Optional
  • Keyboard
    • White backlight with Anti-Ghost key+ silver lining.
  • Touchpad
    • Precision touchpad support multitouch gestures and intuitive response.

Display

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
Size17.3 Inches15.6 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
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS-Level, 60Hz, 72% NTSC, Thin Bezel.

Ports

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
Left (3)
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Ports - Left
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  • 1 x lock slot
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
Right (6)
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Ports - Right
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  • 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
  • 1 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1
  • 3 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1 x RJ45
  • 1 x Full-size SD Card Reader
  • 1 x HDMI (4K @ 30Hz)
  • 1 x Mini-DisplayPort
  • 1 x Mic-in
  • 1 x Headphone-out (SPDIF)
  • 1 x DC-in

Internal Specs

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
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. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
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. 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
Memory
  • 4GB
    DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM Onboard Memory
  • 1 x SODIMM slot for expansion, upgradable to 16GB SDRAM
  • DDR4-2400 - 2666 ECC Memory Type
  • 2 Slots Number of SO-DIMM Slot
  • Max 64GB Max Capacity
Discrete Graphics
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712JA
  • No discrete graphics
  • NVIDIA® Quadro® T1000
    Video memory: 4GB GDDR5 VRAM.
  • NVIDIA® Quadro® T2000
    Video memory: 4GB GDDR5 VRAM.
Storage
  • 128GB
    SATA 3.0 M.2 SSD M.2
  • 256GB 512GB 1TB
    PCIe® Gen3 x2 SSD M.2
  • 1TB
    5400 rpm SATA HDD
  • 1 x M.2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PCIe Gen 3 / SATA)
  • 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD

Connectivity

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
Wi-FiIntegrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac)Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Cyclone Peak (2x2 802.11 AX)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 5.1
Ethernet-Gigabit LAN RTL8111HS
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
Size
  • 32Wh (2-cell lithium-polymer battery)
  • 47Wh (3-cell lithium-polymer battery)
51 Wh (6-cell battery)
Power Supply45W power adapter
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150W compact power adapter

Software

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
OS
  • Endless OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
MyASUS features
  • Battery Health Charging
  • Splendid
  • Tru2Life
  • Function Key Lock
  • Link to MyASUS
MSI Creator Center

Camera & Audio

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
Front-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720 HD) top mounted camera.
Audio
  • Built-in W Stereo Speakers with Array Microphone
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • ASUS SonicMaster Technology
  • Speakers
    • 2 x 2W Speakers
  • Microphones
    • Array microphones

Misc

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
Sensors
  • Fingerprint sensor (optional)
Fingerprint Reader
Security
  • Fingerprint reader (optional)
  • Security lock slot
  • Windows Hello with Fingerprint Sign-in
  • Discrete TPM 2.0
Warranty-3 year Limited warranty (Include 1 Year Global)
More-
Matrix Display
MSI's Matrix Display lets you can expand your work setup up to 2 additional screens.
ISV Certification
MSI workstations are ISV certified systems, officially recognized and certified by major ISVs in engineering, 3D modeling, designing, and more. They're guaranteed to offer an absolute professional experience with no comparison in applications from Adobe, AutoDesk, Dassault, and others.
Military-Grade Reliability and Durability
The MSI Mobile Workstation meets the MIL-STD 810G standards covering a wide range of conditions.
Creator Center
The Creator Center takes optimization to the next level with easily adjustable system modes and resources for a wide range of scenarios and needs.

Key Features

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712MSI WE65 Mobile Workstation
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
2019
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
4.92 lb
2.23 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C/12T, 2.60 → 4.50 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,044
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,880
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
2666 MHz DDR4 ECC
NVIDIA
Quadro T2000
4GB GDDR5

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