ASUS Vivobook 16X OLED (K3604) review – the OLED display is stunning but P-series CPU is a serious challenge for the cooling

Verdict

The ASUS Vivobook 16X OLED (K3604) has a lot of potential to be a true blockbuster in its class but the device isn’t perfect. Let’s start with the positives – the 16:10 4K (3840 x 2400p) OLED display (Samsung AMOLED ATNA60YV02-0 (SDC415D) is just great. It boasts 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage alongside good out-of-the-box color accuracy. The HDR panel amazes with quick pixel response times and infinite contrast ratio. The display flicker here isn’t an issue since there is a ”Flicker-Free Dimming” function in the MyASUS software.

Speaking of which, some useful options in the ASUS app can prevent the so-called “OLED Burn-In”. We are talking about things like “Pixel refresh”, “Windows taskbar transparency effect”, and “Automatically hide Windows taskbar in desktop mode”. These three can be found in the ASUS OLED care tab.

The overall performance of the laptop is good. The machine feels snappy – our laptop is configured with the Core i7-1360P which is the top CPU option for the series. This chip is a serious challenge for the basic-looking cooling solution. Interestingly, the CPU can maintain decently high frequencies in prolonged periods of 100% stress while the clocks in short loads are so-so. Still, the processor temperatures are always in check. The fan is noisy (but not too much) when the “Performance mode” profile is applied. However, in “Whisper mode”, the noise isn’t an issue.

Unfortunately, 8GB of DDR4 memory is soldered. Luckily, you get one SODIMM that can handle an 8GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM stick. The maximum amount of memory is 16GB which may be okay for now but this RAM size isn’t future-proof at all. The storage options are unimpressive – just one M.2 slot for Gen 4 SSDs. At least the slot is for 2280 NVMes that are widely available.

Now, the chassis rigidity isn’t good. The lid is spongy and the same applies to the base. The lid flexes badly only if you try to twist it on purpose which shouldn’t be a problem during normal usage because most people don’t try to break the lid of their laptop. On the other hand, the base flexes during typing which is annoying. On the bright side, the keyboard is comfortable for work and the touchpad is smooth and fast.

The ASUS Vivobook 16X OLED (K3604) has a great OLED display, comfortable input devices, and an optional 63Wh battery that lasts for more than 16 hours of Web browsing.

You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-vivobook-16x-oled-k3604/

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ASUS VivoBook 16X

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Intel Core i5-1340P

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Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)

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16GB RAM

STORAGE

1000GB SSD

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ASUS Vivobook 16X OLED

Procesor

Intel Core i5-1235U

Placă Video

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)

RAM

16GB RAM

STORAGE

512GB SSD

Recenzie detaliată

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ASUS Vivobook 16X OLED

Procesor

Intel Core i5-1235U

Placă Video

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)

RAM

16GB RAM

STORAGE

512GB SSD

Recenzie detaliată

Verifică prețul

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Author: Nikolay Palaozov

Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.

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