ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive pricing

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited upgradeability

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

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 VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Transparent silver Indie black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 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 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
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)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, IceBlades fan, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, AMD Ryzen AI
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0 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 L1204W MB131W
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