AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

loud under load

expensive

limited color accuracy

ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

large 16-inch display

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Indie black
DISPLAY AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15P KD (72UK224SH) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, AMD Ryzen AI
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ISO 21702
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - MB131W
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