ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) 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 Pro 15 (M6500RC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

lightweight and portable

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no sd card slot

higher price point

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 Pro 15 (M6500RC) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Cool silver Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) 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 Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Watt 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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 (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
Model Number HN058W N1009W
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