ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA). 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

advanced cooling system

good connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Off black Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology Mini LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 1100 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 92% screen-to-body ratio -
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array Dual speakers
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), NVIDIA Studio drivers MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display System password, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Model Number - MB059W
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