ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605) – Top 5 Pros and Cons
ASUS is quickly entering the 16-inch space not only with high-end machines like the Vivobook Pros and the ZenBooks but with the more affordable Vivobook 16 as well. It’s a very welcome addition to the family, showing that the lineup is ready for the future (as if there was any doubt whatsoever). Today’s Vivobook 16 doesn’t have the OLED panel of other Vivobooks, but the standard IPS version still comes with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which perfectly fits the form factor. As for hardware, you’ve got a wide variety of Alder Lake CPUs to choose from, with both U-series and H-series chips. They are very different and will need adequate cooling, so we’re excited to show you what the Vivobook’s got.
Today we’re giving you a quick overview of the ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605).
ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605): Full Specs / In-depth Review
3 reasons to BUY the ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605)
1. Design and build quality
The chassis of the Vivobook is entirely made from plastic, however, that also keeps it lightweight and portable, as the laptop weighs only 1.88 kg and has a profile of 19.9mm. In terms of durability, things could be better, as there’s some flex from the lid and the base, however, we wouldn’t say that it’s a dealbreaker. The laptop still looks fine, offering a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter. The lid is a bit heavier, so it’s difficult to open with one hand. On the other hand, the base has an Antibacterial, which inhibits the growth of bacteria by more than 99%, which is useful considering what the past three years have taught us.
2. Input devices
The Vivobook 16 manages to house a pretty competent keyboard and touchpad, which provide a pleasant user experience. The keyboard sports long key travel and clicky feedback, so typing is definitely good enough. The touchpad is one of the biggest that we’ve seen, and the surface is smooth and responsive. The clicking surface can be a bit tough to press the higher you go along the pad, but we’re generally happy with it.
3. Upgradeability
The appearance of soldered memory on the device is a bit shocking, but at least you’re also getting one SODIMM slot for further memory expansion. There’s up to 8GB of DDR4 RAM that’s soldered, while the slot can fit up to 32GB more. For storage, there’s only one M.2 slot for both Gen 3 and Gen 4 SSDs.
Here’s our teardown video, which shows how to access both the RAM and SSD slots.
2 reasons NOT to buy the ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605)
1. I/O
The port selection of the laptop includes one USB Type-A 2.0 port, two more USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) ports, one USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, an HDMI 1.4 port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
2. Display quality
The Vivobook 16 comes with a Full HD+ IPS panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio. For regular use, the panel is fine, as it has comfortable viewing angles and a peak brightness of 324 nits. If you want to do anything more like video rendering or design, you’d have to either look elsewhere or splurge for an OLED display. The current IPS version covers half of the sRGB color gamut.
Its accuracy also doesn’t improve much even after applying our Design and Gaming profile. Here are the results of our test with the stock settings (left) and with our profile applied (right).
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Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605) configurations with 16.0″ Innolux N160JCE-ELL (CMN1618) (1920 x 1200) IPS.
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Office Work
Office Work is voornamelijk bedoeld voor gebruikers die de meeste tijd besteden aan het bekijken van teksten, tabellen of gewoon surfen. Dit profiel streeft naar een betere onderscheidbaarheid en helderheid door een vlakke gammacurve (2.20), native kleurtemperatuur en perceptueel accurate kleuren te behouden.
Design and Gaming
Dit profiel is bedoeld voor ontwerpers die professioneel met kleuren werken, maar ook voor games en films. Design and Gaming haalt het uiterste uit beeldschermen, waardoor ze zo nauwkeurig mogelijk zijn in de sRGB IEC61966-2-1 norm voor Web en HDTV, met witpunt D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard elimineert de schadelijke Pulsbreedtemodulatie (PWM) en vermindert het negatieve Blauwe Licht dat onze ogen en lichaam beïnvloedt. Omdat het op maat gemaakt is voor elk paneel, slaagt het erin de kleuren perceptueel accuraat te houden. Health-Guard simuleert papier zodat de druk op de ogen sterk wordt verminderd.
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Author: Severin Kolakov
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