ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA). 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 Go 15 (E1504FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

good connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

average processor performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
62 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
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 36.03 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Plastic Plastic
Colour Transparent silver Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U AMD Ryzen 5 7520U / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Dual speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by DTS; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
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 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
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 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Plus in S mode
Software Included Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
Model Number MB116W NJ649W
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