ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful amd processor

full hd nanoedge display

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

average sound quality

reflective screen surface

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive color accuracy

solid build quality

responsive fingerprint sensor

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 19.9 cm x 1.69 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.15 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, plastic
Colour Light grey Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4700U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD 4.0 card reader)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.233 W/kg (body), 0.233 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number A5044T N1045W
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