•  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)
    5.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.8 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.0 For Work Good
    3.3 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 8000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 or 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 24GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 358.7 x 249.5 x 19.9 mm (14.12" x 9.82" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 1.88 kg (4.1 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
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD with privacy shutter
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Array Microphone with Cortana and Alexa voice rec.
    • Speakers
    • Speakers by SonicMaster
    • Security Lock slot
    • Gifts
    • DKZ USB Port Expander

    Portability

    ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605)
    14.12" x 9.82" x 0.78" Dimensions
    1.88 kg (4.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.0-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +8% Weight

    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[...]

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