ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA). 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

powerful multitasking capabilities

solid build quality

high-resolution main display

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

no dedicated GPU

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 Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy Plastic
Colour Celestial blue Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
Touchscreen Yes -
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, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
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, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Smart Amplification technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) 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 Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) 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 Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 12.6" touch display Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ113R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand 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 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number - MB156W
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