ASUS Vivobook 16

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

Date Published: 16 Apr 2024

AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 15W)
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
2000GB SSD
40GB RAM
1.88 kg (4.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.8 Portability Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.5 For Work Good

3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

Display
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
2000GB 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
40GB RAM

OS
Windows 10 Pro

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

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Gifts
ONT 32GB USB Drive

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[...]