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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a generally lower price with more storage and an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, which is suitable for everyday use. It has an integrated AMD GPU, suitable for basic tasks and some light gaming. Battery life is longer for all-day use, and its weight is slightly lower making it more portable. The Vivobook 16's screen has a standard refresh rate and good color coverage, providing a balance between color accuracy and battery efficiency. On the other hand, the Vivobook 16X is priced higher with less storage but possesses a more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, lending it prowess for 3D rendering, machine learning, and heavy gaming. It has a higher refresh rate display beneficial for fast-moving visuals but a shorter battery life due to higher performance demands. Its nearly identical dimensions offer similar portability, yet slightly more weight must be considered. The Vivobook 16X also has more comprehensive color coverage, ideal for tasks requiring high-color fidelity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is better suited for gaming and 3D applications with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, enhancing visual smoothness and detail, while the ASUS Vivobook 16, with its integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU and lower refresh rate of 60 Hz, is capable of handling lighter gaming tasks but will not provide as immersive an experience.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design because it features a more powerful Intel i7 processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, enhancing overall computing power and graphics performance, crucial for demanding tasks, while also providing excellent screen quality with higher color space coverage. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16 offers solid performance for engineering with an AMD Ryzen processor and integrated graphics that are less powerful than the Vivobook 16X but still suitable for many design tasks, and the screen quality is good, though it has lower color space coverage for precision work. Both laptops have good portability and keyboard quality, but the Vivobook 16X has the edge in speaker quality and is slightly less portable due to its higher power components.
Screen Quality
6.4
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 16's screen may not be as sharp or vibrant due to lower resolution and brightness, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 16X, with its improved resolution and brightness, offers a clearer and more vivid viewing experience. In engineering and design, screen color accuracy is crucial; the Vivobook 16 falls short compared to the 16X, which boasts better coverage of professional color gamuts, making it more suitable for detailed color work. As for gaming and 3D applications, both the Vivobook 16 and 16X lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion, hence they aren't ideal for these tasks despite any improvements in resolution or panel quality with the 16X.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$660
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $660 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers reliable performance for everyday tasks with a competent AMD processor and ample RAM, and it is suitable for general use with a good balance of a high-quality screen and decent battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X steps up with a more powerful Intel processor and a dedicated Nvidia GPU making it better for more demanding uses, though its higher performance specs result in a somewhat reduced battery life compared to the Vivobook 16.
Content Creation
7.5
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for content creation.
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, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16 | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$660 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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