ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF). 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 Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

powerful processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Transparent silver Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (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 1 0
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter
Sound Dual speakers, microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
Model Number MB116W N1009W
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