ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no SSD standard

basic display quality

ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

affordable price point

sharp display quality

fast charging support

moderate storage capacity

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.88 kg
Colour Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top) Silver
DISPLAY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1220P / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 19 V
INPUT ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features ASUS Smart Gesture technology, chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, ASUS USB Charger+, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent, McAfee Internet Security (Trial), ASUS GiftBox, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage), ICEsound, ASUS Smart Gesture -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, hard drive password ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), Energy Star 8.0
Model Number - MB157W
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