ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA). 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 OLED (K3500PA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent battery life

good thermal management

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

higher price segment

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Plastic
Colour Quiet blue Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
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 Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password System password, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H RoHS, REACH
Repairability Index 7.1 (out of 10) -
Model Number L1215W MB059W
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