ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 14 (X409FA) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS 14 (X409FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (X409FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

easy portability

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

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 ASUS 14 (X409FA) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Slate grey Indie black
DISPLAY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Speaker, microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - 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
SAR Value 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number EK034T MB131W
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