ASUS Vivobook 16
ASUS Vivobook 16
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.5/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.5/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.3/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.3/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.6/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.5/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.5/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.6/10
SIZE: 16"
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is priced in the lower midrange and boasts a 16-inch display in a 16:10 aspect ratio, providing more vertical screen space which can be beneficial for productivity tasks like reading and editing documents. It comes with an Intel i7 processor and the integrated Iris Xe graphics which offer decent performance for general use and light content creation but may not be the best pick for heavy gaming or professional 3D rendering and machine learning tasks. The device has a solid state drive with plenty of storage and a reasonable amount of RAM that can handle everyday tasks with ease. With a weight of just over 4 pounds, it strikes a balance between screen size and portability. It has multiple USB-C ports but lacks Thunderbolt support, which could limit high-speed external connections. The battery life is moderate and may require charging throughout a full workday. The build quality, keyboard, and heat management are rated as good, suggesting a comfortable user experience during general tasks. It has a number pad for those who need it, a backlit keyboard for low-light environments, and a fingerprint reader for enhanced security. However, it doesn't come with features like facial recognition or hardware ray tracing. This laptop is suitable for users looking for a good general-purpose device that can also handle some creative tasks, but for demanding engineering applications or intense gaming, you may want to look at models with more powerful dedicated GPUs and better battery life. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- High-performance Intel i7 processor
- Large 16-inch screen size
- Full HD screen with high brightness
- Ample storage with 1024 GB
- Modern ports including USB-C
Cons
- Average battery life with 6 hours
- Limited portability due to weight
- No dedicated graphics card
- Limited RAM for intensive tasks
Ratings by Category
Content Creation:4.3
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:4.2
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is suited for general use primarily because it has a potent CPU and ample RAM, which facilitate smooth multitasking and efficient operation for everyday tasks. Additionally, its high-quality screen offers a comfortable visual experience, while its light weight and decent battery life support portability and usage on the go.
Software Development:4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Portability:4.2
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Operating Noise:4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Engineering & Design:4.1
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.0
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Build Quality:4.0
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability. Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify. Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Keyboard Quality:3.8
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
General Use Screen Quality:3.6
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Gaming & AI:3.5
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is fair for gaming and 3D partly due to its integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, which is not as powerful for gaming as dedicated gaming GPUs, and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for basic gaming but not ideal for high-action scenes where higher refresh rates provide smoother visuals.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $838 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | ||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | ||
Width | 14.12" | ||
Depth | 9.82" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 1 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | No | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 1 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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