ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

comfortable keyboard

sharp display

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

fewer port options

limited upgradeability

ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.17 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Pine grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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 ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 22 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied cable)
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 ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.228 W/kg (body), 0.228 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number BM191T MB156W
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