ASUS Vivobook 16X OLED (K3604) review – the OLED display is stunning but P-series CPU is a serious challenge for the cooling
If you’re on the hunt for a new big-screen OLED laptop that isn’t too expensive, your options are limited. The ASUS Vivobook 16X OLED (K3604) is one of the possible solutions but there is a catch. The fancy 4K 16:10 display is optional so as always, have a look at the specs before buying the device. The default screen is an IPS panel with 1200p resolution.
Since the base is big enough, the keyboard has a NumPad which can be important for some users who are making tons of calculations on a daily basis. The Web camera has a privacy shutter which is nice to see in a laptop with such a thin lid. You can also opt for a fingerprint reader for faster and safer one-touch logins.
The notebook is offered with a choice of three Raptor Lake U CPUs and two more powerful P-series chips. You can see part of the cooling through the big vent on the bottom side – it has just one fan. This means that the thermal system can be pushed to its limits if you pick a device with a 28W processor (like we did). The I/O isn’t full of ports but at least there is one Type-C port with Power Delivery function. The ASUS Antimicrobial Guard is here and this can be a deal-breaker for some of you who want such a feature. For connectivity, you can rely on Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 (option). For this review, we bought a max-out configuration to see how good the OLED display is and to torture the cooling with the Core i7-1360P.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-vivobook-16x-oled-k3604/
Contents
- Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- Design and construction
- Display quality, Health impact (PWM), Sound
- Buy our profiles
- Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
- [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT your Laptop
- Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
- Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
- Storage performance
- Verdict
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- HDD/SSD
- up to 1000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 16GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro
- Battery
- 63Wh, 3-cell, 42Wh, 3-cell
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 359.5 x 249.4 x 17.9 mm (14.15" x 9.82" x 0.70")
- Weight
- 1.76 kg (3.9 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 2.0
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD)
- HDMI
- 1.4
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- HD with privacy shutter
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Array Microphone with Cortana Support
- Speakers
- Speakers by SonicMaster
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All ASUS Vivobook 16X OLED (K3604) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.asus.com/laptops/for-home/vivobook/asus-vivobook-16x-oled-k3604/helpdesk_knowledge/
What’s in the box?
The box contains the laptop itself, a bit of paperwork, and a compact 65W barrel plug adapter. Depending on your region, you can find a wired optical USB mouse or a 3-in-1 backpack in the package.