ASUS Vivobook 16

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605) ASUS Vivobook 16

Date Published: 07 Jul 2026

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
8000GB SSD
24GB RAM
1.88 kg (4.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.8 Portability Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.0 For Work Good

3.3 For Gaming Mediocre

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Review

ASUS Vivobook 16 in-depth review

The ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605) is offered with Zen 3 (Refresh) CPUs or Zen 4 chips. The machines with the newer processor platform rely on DDR5 memory, Gen 4 M.2 slot, bigger battery variants (50Wh or 70Wh), and an optional 3.2K OLED display. If you don't need all these features, the Zen 3-based notebooks can be found at a lower price since they have DDR4 memory, Gen 3 SSDs, a smaller 42Wh battery capacity, and you can't opt for the fancy OLED display.The rest is standard for all machines - Wi-Fi 5 / Bluetooth 5.1 or Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity, so-so I/O, and limited upgradability. We decided to buy a laptop with DDR4 memory to see how long the modest battery could last on a single charge when it has to deal with a not-so-powerful processor and a 1200p IPS display.Oh, [...]

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Pros

16:10 IPS panel with good viewing angles (Innolux N160JCE-ELL (CMN1618)
PWM-free (Innolux N160JCE-ELL (CMN1618)
Antibacterial coating
Comfortable input devices
720p Web camera with a privacy shutter
1x SODIMM for dual-channel memory
Very long battery life
High and stable processor frequencies under any kind of load

Cons

Just 5 Gbps USB ports
Not the best chassis rigidity
Limited upgradability
High CPU temperatures in prolonged periods of 100% CPU stress

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the NotebookEnsure the device is powered off and unplugged from any power source. Remove the 10 Phillips-head screws from the bottom panel. Gently lift the bottom panel near one of the top two corners to create a gap. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the plate starting from the back and work your way around the sides and the front.Battery ReplacementDisconnect the battery connector from the motherboard. Undo the 4 Phillips-head screws to remove the battery.More info: This laptop comes with options for a 42Wh, 50Wh, or 70Wh battery. The 42Wh version[...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 1920x1200, IPS

Name
Innolux N160JCE-ELL (CMN1618)

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
141.51 ppi

Brightness
324 cd/m²

sRGB
54%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1200

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1680:1

dE Color Checker
5.8 3.3

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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