ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 15 (X515JA) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU). 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 15 (X515JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X515JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

sharp 16-inch display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

basic audio quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X515JA) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic Plastic
Colour Silver | Slate grey Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
Repairability Index 6.1 (out of 10) -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty International warranty - 1 year -
Model Number EJ2133W N1058W
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