ASUS Vivobook 16
ASUS Vivobook 16
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.0/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.1/10
ENG/DESIGN: Fair—6.4/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Fair—6.9/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.0/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.5/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.5/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Fair—6.9/10
SIZE: 16"
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is a budget-friendly laptop with a large 16-inch screen, offering a substantial workspace suitable for general use and productivity tasks. It has a storage capacity that is ample for most users and a moderate amount of RAM for multitasking. Driven by an Intel i5 processor with integrated graphics, it is capable of handling everyday computing needs but might not be the best fit for very intensive 3D or engineering applications. The battery life allows for moderate use away from power outlets. It includes a backlit keyboard with a numeric pad, enhancing productivity for number-intensive inputs. With a good portability score, it is relatively easy to carry around, although there are more lightweight options available. While its IPS display provides decent color accuracy and viewing angles, professionals in photography or design who need precise color representation might consider other models. This laptop runs Windows 11 Home and has a combination of USB-C and HDMI ports for connectivity. It's not particularly suited for intensive gaming or advanced engineering software but will serve well for regular office applications, web browsing, and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Large 16-inch screen
- Decent storage and RAM
- Backlit keyboard with numpad
- Ample port selection
- Respectable build quality
Cons
- Not touchscreen
- Limited color coverage
- Average battery life
- Heavier than competitors
Ratings by Category
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.
General Use:4.0
The ASUS Vivobook 16's fair performance for general use is attributed to its solid main processor and sufficient memory, which handle typical tasks well, though it may struggle with more intensive applications. Despite offering a large screen with decent resolution, the tradeoff comes with average battery life and a heavier build that affects portability.
Software Development:4.0
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.
Content Creation:4.0
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.
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.
Engineering & Design:3.5
The ASUS Vivobook 16 boasts a fairly capable main processor and integrated graphics for basic engineering and design use, but limited RAM could restrict performance with complex tasks. While the screen quality is sufficient for general use, professionals might find the color coverage inadequate for meticulous design work, yet its good portability and keyboard quality may appeal to those frequently on the move.
Gaming & AI:3.1
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers an integrated GPU that is less powerful for handling demanding graphics in gaming and 3D tasks when compared to dedicated gaming GPUs, and its max screen refresh rate is standard, limiting the smoothness of gameplay and rendering visuals in 3D applications.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $485 | ||
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 i5-1235U | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 1 | ||
Storage | 512 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 | Yes | ||
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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