ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) 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 Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

fanless design, quiet operation

comes with windows 11

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

low processing power

minimal connectivity options

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 Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 19.1 cm x 1.69 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Grey (bottom), transparent silver (top), dreamy white (LCD cover) | Black (bottom), black (top), peacock blue (LCD cover) | Rose gold | White (bottom), rose pink (LCD cover), rose pink (top) | Dreamy white | Peacock blue Silver
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 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, anti-glare Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1220P / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 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 Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 19 V
INPUT ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 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 Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, ICEsound, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System 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
SAR Value 0.112 W/kg (body), 0.112 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number GJ003TS MB157W
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