ASUS Vivobook 16X
ASUS Vivobook 16X
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.8/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.0/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.9/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.9/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.5/10
BATTERY: Good—7.6/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.8/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.0/10
SIZE: 16"
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is a midrange laptop with a large 16-inch OLED screen that offers vivid colors, making it good for general use and tasks that benefit from a high-quality display, like photo editing. It's equipped with an Intel i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, and Intel Iris Xe graphics, details which indicate that it can handle everyday tasks and even some more intensive applications, though dedicated gamers or those needing to run high-end engineering software may find it lacks the punch of a specialized gaming or engineering laptop. Battery life is reasonable, and the laptop has a quality keyboard and a decent array of ports including USB-C. Note that, at just under 4 pounds and with a thickness of 0.78 inches, it's relatively portable, but there might be lighter and thinner options if portability is your top priority. This balance of performance, display quality, and portability at a midrange price might make it a suitable choice for users with diverse needs that don't skew heavily towards the most demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Large, high-resolution screen
- Colorful and accurate display
- High performance CPU for general use
- 16GB RAM for multitasking
- Number pad and backlit keyboard
Cons
- Not touchscreen
- Limited GPU for gaming/3D
- No Thunderbolt ports
- Heavier than ultraportables
Ratings by Category
General Use Screen Quality:4.7
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:4.4
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.
Software Development:4.4
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:4.4
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:4.3
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with a powerful processor and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance for a range of tasks, while its OLED screen offers vibrant colors and sharp resolution, enhancing the user experience. Although somewhat heavy, its decent portability is complemented by good battery life, making it a reliable choice for everyday use.
Battery Life:4.2
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
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.
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:4.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Gaming & AI:3.6
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with an Intel i7-12700H processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics, which offers solid performance for gaming and 3D tasks, though not as strong as a dedicated gaming GPU. The laptop also has a high-resolution OLED display, but with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, it may not be as fluid for fast-paced gaming when compared to higher refresh rate screens.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,340 | ||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | ||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | ||
Width | 14.12" | ||
Depth | 9.82" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 8 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 16" | ||
Display Technology | OLED | ||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 2 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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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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